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VK06 HVA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,192 mi
Last recorded73,192 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,192 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,191 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,147 miles

Nearside Front and offside front wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills repaired covered in underseal

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,888 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced siil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,429 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 60,416 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 57,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,736 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 55,733 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

osf wiper blade torn at end

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,555 miles

o/s/f wiper torn on at end

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,576 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 5,272 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 HVA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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