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VK56 BMZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite bad and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boots both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides upper section of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boots perished both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill up to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides upper section of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boots perished both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,996 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,349 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front and nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four tyre valves perished

Pass 21 Jan 2017 53,560 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,392 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,559 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 26,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,078 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 26,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,799 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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VK56 BMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VK56 BMZ, 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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VK56 BMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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