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AO56 VTG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,157 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covered in sealant

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,497 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,435 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,314 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,312 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind to nearside front brake.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,199 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,731 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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AO56 VTG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO56 VTG, 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 AO56 VTG registered?

AO56 VTG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is AO56 VTG safe to buy?

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