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CA06 RPU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,295 mi
Last recorded108,295 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 RPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 108,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 108,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 95,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall cut

Fail 28 May 2014 95,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall cut

Pass 29 May 2013 81,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not to cords (205/45/17w)

slight damage to front no plate

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 May 2012 68,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs pitted/ badly corroded inner face

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r brake pads low

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread

rear brake discs pitted corroded inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,129 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit(1.6mm)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 52,129 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit(1.6mm)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 234,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,047 miles

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

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

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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CA06 RPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA06 RPU, 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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CA06 RPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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