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DN56 MTX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,937 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 92,164 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 92,033 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,540 miles

Handbrake release button slightly sticking

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 68,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Handbrake release button slightly sticking

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 59,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,714 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,110 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)

both rear tyres have cracks on inner side walls

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,170 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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DN56 MTX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DN56 MTX, 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 DN56 MTX registered?

DN56 MTX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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