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VN06 DGF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 84,653 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,725 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Misshapen. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Misshapen. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Radius arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,686 miles

o/s/r tyre low tyre pressure toped up

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,319 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 64,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,135 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 27,787 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,248 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 DGF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN06 DGF, 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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VN06 DGF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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