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CE56 OEL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,759 mi
Last recorded102,759 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,496 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 91,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 89,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 86,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,195 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 75,195 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,003 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,638 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,034 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,938 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,215 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 OEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 CE56 OEL, 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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CE56 OEL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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