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DY06 FFG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,880 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front and rear shocks corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

ns and osf lower and upper tie rods corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,875 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front and rear shocks corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

ns and osf lower and upper tie rods corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,010 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,759 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 41,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,155 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,144 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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DY06 FFG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY06 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

DY06 FFG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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