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VE06 OCG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,260 mi
Last recorded59,260 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 OCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 59,260 miles

front suspension rusty, rear suspension, arms and beam axle very rusty

slight play in track rods

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,987 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,883 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,194 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front headlamps slightly cloudy suggest re-polish, general rust to front and rear suspension

Fail 31 Jan 2023 54,194 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front headlamps slightly cloudy suggest re-polish, general rust to front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,264 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,002 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,801 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 16,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 11,784 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut out of sidewall

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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VE06 OCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE06 OCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE06 OCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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