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VN06 ZGR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 ZGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 138,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 134,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,250 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,705 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition ( corroded )

Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

rear discs in poor condition ( corroded )

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,309 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2010 44,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,612 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZGR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZGR, 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 ZGR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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