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VF55 YVC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 YVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 86,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 84,586 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,736 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 48,864 miles

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front brake pads low

front tyres slightly worn on oiuter edges

slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,477 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 YVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

VF55 YVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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