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DY06 MME

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 MME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 96,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all under sealed

Fail 6 Oct 2021 96,336 miles

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated o/s and n/s rear under sills (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,839 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,973 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,228 miles

adv surface corrosion on under body and components.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner edge on the limit

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,220 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,780 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,780 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,676 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 MME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MME, 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 MME registered?

DY06 MME is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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