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DG55 YYX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,064 mi
Last recorded77,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 77,064 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged , some damage to nearside door

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,883 miles

Front number plate been cut down in size

Fail 7 Sep 2024 73,875 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate been cut down in size

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,504 miles

both side front lower edges of rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 71,404 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,210 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 71,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm bolt loose. tightened up. alignment required (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,282 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber may be leaking [ wet day ]

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 30,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,611 miles

cracks to both front tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,331 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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DG55 YYX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG55 YYX, 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 DG55 YYX registered?

DG55 YYX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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