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VE06 SNZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 SNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 64,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 62,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and OSR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hand brake travails need adjusts

Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 49,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,706 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 40,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,580 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,574 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,996 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SNZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SNZ, 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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What year was VE06 SNZ registered?

VE06 SNZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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