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ExpiredMileage
86,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside in component mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section of system (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated (misted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside in component mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to complete under side body and suspension
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to complete under side body and suspension
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55zr16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front tyre slight perished in tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front tyre slight perished in tread
rear subframe showing a high degree of corrosion
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EX56 RWK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 EX56 RWK, 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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EX56 RWK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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