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CA06 YEL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,467 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,612 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,756 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2017 54,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 54,392 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2016 50,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,591 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2014 39,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,818 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,122 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 24,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 18,621 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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CA06 YEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YEL, 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 CA06 YEL registered?

CA06 YEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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