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VK06 OCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,001 mi
Last recorded59,001 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 OCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 58,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,309 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead edge slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,333 miles

Nearside Front valve stem cracking/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear valve stem cracking/perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2022 54,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking and leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front valve stem cracking/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear valve stem cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both high level not working - factory fitted and additional (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,382 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,158 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 38,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,410 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight judder nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,571 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

VK06 OCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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