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DN56 EHJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,405 mi
Last recorded157,405 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 157,405 miles

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

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

Offside front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Offside rear number plate light dim

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,768 miles

oil leak from rear diff advise attention

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle differential

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,955 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle differential

Registration plate lamp not working both rear number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

oil leak fron diff area

Fail 2 Oct 2014 97,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

oil leak fron diff area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,664 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,151 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,683 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges [advice replace]

n/s front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,806 miles

n/s front tyre has small cut in outer sidwall

Pass 10 Feb 2010 6,860 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in its outer side wall, no cords showing.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 6,856 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in its outer side wall, no cords showing.

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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DN56 EHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN56 EHJ, 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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DN56 EHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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