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DY56 EZG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,405 mi
Last recorded91,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front advise signs of corrosion on subframe and surrounding suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear advise signs of corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear advise signs of corrosion on wheel arch

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear advise signs of corrosion subframe and surrounding suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 88,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,751 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,301 miles

o/s/f wing and front bumper damaged.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,413 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,920 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread area

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,668 miles

both front tyre walls and treads slight cracks

o/s/r tyre deep inner wall very long cuts but not to the cords and outer wall small cracks

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,583 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 13,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY56 EZG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY56 EZG, 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 DY56 EZG registered?

DY56 EZG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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