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CX55 NBF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 NBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,593 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 106,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,792 miles

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

slight wear in rear pads and discs

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,342 miles

light corrosion starting on underside

Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

light corrosion starting on underside

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,686 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 41,714 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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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CX55 NBF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX55 NBF, 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 CX55 NBF registered?

CX55 NBF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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