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AY56 HZJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,823 mi
Last recorded64,823 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 54,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 54,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,126 miles

All Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,163 miles

both front shock boots split

front and rear numberplates have slight pattern in background/not obvious,but evident very close up

nail in o/s/r tyre

non standard exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 31,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,749 miles

additional lamps fitted to front of vehicle...

Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 4,652 miles

additional posiotion lamps fitted!

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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AY56 HZJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow 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 AY56 HZJ, 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 AY56 HZJ registered?

AY56 HZJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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