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DY06 ABV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 79,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,950 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,241 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall cut

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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DY06 ABV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY06 ABV, 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 DY06 ABV registered?

DY06 ABV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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