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VE06 SYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,401 mi
Last recorded86,401 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 SYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,401 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,104 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear brake discs very rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear brake discs very rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a full brake check

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake disc badly corroded"

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake disc badly corroded"

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,944 miles

both front tyres cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r brake disc pitted advise a full brake check

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres cracking

o/s/r brake disc pitted advise a full brake check

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,105 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front and rear discs corroded

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,654 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded. windscreen blades split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,943 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 SYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

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