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AO56 VTK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 101,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 93,085 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,637 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,714 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,857 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 205/50/16V

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,742 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outer edge 205/50/16Y

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,943 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.8mm 205/50/16V

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,881 miles

both front tyres worn low on stepped tread 205/50/16W

nearside wiper blade rubber split

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 VTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO56 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

AO56 VTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is AO56 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 VTK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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