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VK06 FWC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,706 mi
Last recorded145,706 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 FWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 145,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front showing age cracks to sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2021 145,427 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2020 145,284 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 144,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 136,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 108,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,069 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,909 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,415 miles

nearside front tyre nearly bald on outer shoulder

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre nearly bald on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,276 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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VK06 FWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK06 FWC, 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 VK06 FWC registered?

VK06 FWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for VK06 FWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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