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DY56 ZHM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 132,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

chassis rails corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

sills and chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear foot brake imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2019 128,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,402 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 24,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZHM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY56 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

DY56 ZHM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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