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VK06 XLC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,453 mi
Last recorded56,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 XLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 52,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 49,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 41,024 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,328 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 29,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,673 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,261 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 19,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,130 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 14,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XLC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK06 XLC registered?

VK06 XLC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is VK06 XLC safe to buy?

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