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DG56 OAC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,554 mi
Last recorded130,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 130,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,880 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have covers preventing full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,880 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sill panels holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have covers preventing full inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,846 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 80,846 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,303 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,775 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)

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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DG56 OAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG56 OAC, 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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DG56 OAC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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