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VN56 OPA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,241 mi
Last recorded38,241 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,745 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 35,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,007 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 34,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,076 miles

Offside and nearside rear sub frame bracing bars showing heavy corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 30,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,748 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,653 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 19,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,416 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,009 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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VN56 OPA 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 89.5%.

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 VN56 OPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 OPA registered?

VN56 OPA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 OPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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