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VK56 MLN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,039 mi
Last recorded43,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 MLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,255 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,666 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,653 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,773 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 19,447 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,624 miles

high level brake light only partially working

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,855 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 MLN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MLN, 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 VK56 MLN registered?

VK56 MLN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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