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CE56 CHC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 CHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,692 miles

surface corrosion on suspension rods and arms at rear of car.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 103,692 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by corrosion within 30 cm of rear sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension rods and arms at rear of car.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,999 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 84,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 59,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,951 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 37,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,080 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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CE56 CHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE56 CHC, 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 CE56 CHC registered?

CE56 CHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 CHC safe to buy?

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