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AO56 ABU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,001 mi
Last recorded43,001 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ABU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,001 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 43,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,487 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 34,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,553 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,752 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 ABU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ABU, 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 ABU registered?

AO56 ABU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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