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CF55 PYW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 PYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 85,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and complete exhaust system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of the vehicle.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,449 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,604 miles

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 77,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,969 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 70,936 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section which has been very badly welded previously (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded / suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 Aug 2020 62,774 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure fallen off put inside car (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded / suspension bushes perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension arms

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension arms

Pass 22 May 2018 59,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,713 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 54,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 45,592 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 36,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,542 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,129 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CF55 PYW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CF55 PYW, 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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CF55 PYW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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