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VK56 URB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,640 mi
Last recorded74,640 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 URB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,053 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,120 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 URB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URB, 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 VK56 URB registered?

VK56 URB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VK56 URB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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