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VF55 XXD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 104,373 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quite badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quite badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,152 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,539 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract fully

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

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front seatbelts slow to retract fully

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

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 101,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 100,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,923 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 97,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,633 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear discs floors subframes and chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,345 miles

n/s front tyre has damaged on inside and outside of tyre wall

rear of under side of car has slight corosion and very dry

Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre has damaged on inside and outside of tyre wall

rear of under side of car has slight corosion and very dry

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,885 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,601 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,463 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 XXD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XXD, 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 VF55 XXD registered?

VF55 XXD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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