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VE55 JXV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,077 mi
Last recorded75,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emmision to high

osf caliper stuck

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,340 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,340 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement + pads low (3.5.1k)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,641 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,355 miles

windscreen scratched inside

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,076 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,860 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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VE55 JXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VE55 JXV, 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 VE55 JXV registered?

VE55 JXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is VE55 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 JXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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