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VE06 ZCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,101 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 89,089 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,975 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 87,975 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,555 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,551 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both seat belts slow to retract

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 84,124 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,988 miles

Both seat belt mechanisms slow to retract

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,160 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,160 miles

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

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

Both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,789 miles

Front numberplate cracked but not affecting lettering

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,789 miles

Front numberplate cracked but not affecting lettering

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,947 miles

front tyres bald edges advise replace and tracking

rear tyres low cracks to tread advise replace

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,947 miles

front tyres bald on edges advise replace and tracking

rear tyres low and cracks to tread advise replace

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,142 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,363 miles

windscreen chipped

wipers smear

Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen chipped

wipers smear

Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,757 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise on gearbox

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 ZCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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