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DN55 SFE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 SFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2024 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis area before crumple zone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,804 miles

Airbag light flashing intermittently

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 125,867 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 125,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 116,746 miles

Chassis undersealed & sills are covered

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,938 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 119,929 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 116,047 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,378 miles

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,631 miles

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

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

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

surface rust present on the rear underside

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,555 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,023 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,195 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded/worn

both rear tyres close too limit

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,230 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,145 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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DN55 SFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN55 SFE, 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 DN55 SFE registered?

DN55 SFE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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