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E5 WAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,948 mi
Last recorded33,948 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,121 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,862 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,067 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 18,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,734 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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E5 WAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E5 WAX, 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 E5 WAX registered?

E5 WAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is E5 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 WAX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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