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VN56 WJV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 WJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 89,153 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2023 89,097 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,461 miles

Underside corroded

All suspension bushes becoming perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Seat belts slow to retract

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check sills due to trim covers

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mount prescribed area / floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All suspension bushes becoming perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Seat belts slow to retract

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms becoming corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check sills due to trim covers

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,407 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,178 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,465 miles

all brake piped undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,961 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 50,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes are binding slightly

the offside rear tyre appears to have a small 'flat spot area'

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,587 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 41,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,834 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 36,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

the inner faces of both front and rear brake discs are corroded the fronts are mainly at the outer edge the nearside rear is across most of the inner face

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,706 miles

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

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

Offside 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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VN56 WJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN56 WJV, 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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VN56 WJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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