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VE06 SXY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 SXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,274 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,797 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 52,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,162 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 40,279 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 32,395 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 23,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,981 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 SXY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

VE06 SXY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is VE06 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 SXY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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