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VE06 SXW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 97,308 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,989 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

patches of rear underside corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,376 miles

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

patches of rear underside corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

patches of rear underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,410 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,569 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,300 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,258 miles

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 SXW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

VE06 SXW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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