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VN06 DFZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 19,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 9,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 8,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,314 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 DFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

VN06 DFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 DFZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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