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68,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sills both sides weakened by corrosion close to rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill risers. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight occasional knock heard from possibly N/S/R? but no fault found.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (inner very bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (inner wall very bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
VEHICLE OVERHEATED DURING FAST-IDLE EMISSIONS TEST. COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacing. (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacing. (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroding
front tyres feathering on outer edges
handbrake travel becoming excessive
multiple cuts in both rear tyres
n/s/f wiper deteriorating and split
n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and going out of shape on inner edge
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust corroding
front tyres feathering on outer edges
handbrake travel becoming excessive
multiple cuts in both rear tyres
n/s/f wiper deteriorating and split
n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and going out of shape on inner edge
rear brake discs corroding
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EK06 YRL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 EK06 YRL, 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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EK06 YRL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.
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