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VN06 OYU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,287 mi
Last recorded148,287 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 OYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 148,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 143,690 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,640 miles

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,292 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 112,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 112,840 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,786 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure has become disconnected (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,510 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,507 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,388 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,620 miles

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

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

slight wear to inner sides of front brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,279 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 OYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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