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VF55 XXC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,501 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill, sill end panel and sill quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2025 127,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,070 miles

Corrosion inner sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 117,070 miles

Corrosion inner sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,161 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 94,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2022 84,081 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner floor to sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to outer sills

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 78,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,119 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 14,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,770 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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VF55 XXC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VF55 XXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 XXC registered?

VF55 XXC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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