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CJ55 ACY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,604 mi
Last recorded119,604 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 ACY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,604 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill holed , (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 111,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort , (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,484 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking around tread. tread getting low on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,602 miles

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracking around tread. tread getting low on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 53,556 miles

both sides front brakes slight bind

Fail 30 Jul 2011 53,544 miles

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

both sides front brakes slight bind

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,009 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edge

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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CJ55 ACY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CJ55 ACY, 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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CJ55 ACY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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