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DE56 JVX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 126,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 126,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 126,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 117,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 117,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 111,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,290 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper damp

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,457 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,644 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 77,644 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven pad wear across axle. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,404 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,402 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs badly pitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,287 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,287 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,013 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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DE56 JVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE56 JVX, 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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DE56 JVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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