CarVerify

Free Car Check

B3 VMH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,485 mi
Last recorded34,485 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 34,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 34,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,709 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,815 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 28,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,456 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 27,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 27,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,292 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,593 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes stretched, slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,350 miles

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

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

NSF Tyre light cracks on sidewall

NSR Tyre light cracks on sidewall

OSF Anti Roll Bar droplink 2 of 4 Plastic retainers missing

OSR Tyre light cracks between treads

Fail 1 Sep 2014 22,350 miles

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

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

NSF Tyre light cracks on sidewall

NSR Tyre light cracks on sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF Anti Roll Bar droplink 2 of 4 Plastic retainers missing

OSR Tyre light cracks between treads

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,515 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B3 VMH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B3 VMH, 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

How do I check the history of B3 VMH?

You can check the full history of B3 VMH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B3 VMH registered?

B3 VMH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is B3 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VMH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 VMH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B3 VMH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.