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VK06 VPA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,116 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 74,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,569 miles

Nearside Rear nsr has accident damage but no sharp edges. clear light lens missing no white showing to rear

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,143 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed & corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,409 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Less than 3mm but above 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Less than 3mm but above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,635 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,803 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 40,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,938 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs poor condition advise they are replaced when new pads are fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,151 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 VPA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

VK06 VPA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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