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VN06 DFO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,981 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 75,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,075 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,075 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,522 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 33,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 28,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 22,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,413 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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VN06 DFO 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 85.7%.

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 VN06 DFO, 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 VN06 DFO registered?

VN06 DFO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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