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EF55 YNH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,733 mi
Last recorded60,733 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 60,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,318 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/R Sill Underside Corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,318 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R Sill Underside Corroded Through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/R Sill Underside Corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F Wiper Slightly Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 57,665 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn/Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,082 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Boots Heavily Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/R Droplink Missing Retainer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,742 miles

rear anti-roll bar links rubber gaitors perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,540 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,540 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 33,256 miles

front brake pads are worn low !

Fail 3 May 2012 33,252 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are worn low !

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit and deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is detriorated

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit and deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,345 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 21,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,533 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,166 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 7,959 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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EF55 YNH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 EF55 YNH, 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 EF55 YNH registered?

EF55 YNH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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