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DA55 WRG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 WRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,132 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR TO SILL AS NESSARY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 67,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,633 miles

underbody has heavy surface corrosion in places

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underbody has heavy surface corrosion in places

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 64,625 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing panel and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing panel and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,686 miles

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

NSF brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,651 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,650 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,891 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,218 miles

both rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Dec 2010 29,218 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,822 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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DA55 WRG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DA55 WRG, 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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DA55 WRG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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