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AY56 JXX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,807 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,805 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH VERY LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,139 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertray fitted

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertray fitted

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/r tyre has split in inside sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on legal limit + worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,727 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 48,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,330 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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AY56 JXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

AY56 JXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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