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VN06 MYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 MYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 141,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 139,859 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 139,859 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 137,203 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear sills poor

Fail 3 Aug 2023 131,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear sills poor

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 117,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,934 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,934 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 77,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,567 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake disc excessively pitted/scored

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,858 miles

all discs corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,858 miles

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

all discs corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,475 miles

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

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

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 MYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

VN06 MYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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