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VN06 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 89,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 89,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 87,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,026 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 38,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,572 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 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

VN06 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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