MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underbody covered in underseal
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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
front and rear suspension components corroded
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
front tyres bald edges advise replace and tracking
rear tyres low cracks to tread advise replace
front tyres bald on edges advise replace and tracking
rear tyres low and cracks to tread advise replace
windscreen chipped
wipers smear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
windscreen chipped
wipers smear
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
noise on gearbox
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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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