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VK56 UJY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 45,863 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 45,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in the inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,710 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,168 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 41,148 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,525 miles

Rear anti roll-bar D bushes worn

Rear arms corroded

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,525 miles

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

Rear anti roll-bar D bushes worn

Rear arms corroded

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,616 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 37,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,351 miles

slight pitting to all brake discs on inside

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,798 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 13,798 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 UJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 VK56 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

VK56 UJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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