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FP56 YTA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 YTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2024 95,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front under sill week

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 86,960 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 83,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,199 miles

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

all brake pipe heavily greased

Fail 22 Jun 2020 82,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,305 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Front Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Rear General surface corrosion on front and rear subframe

Fail 20 Jun 2016 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front brakes slightly binding

Front Front number plate slightly cracked

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Rear General surface corrosion on front and rear subframe

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,768 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,534 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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FP56 YTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP56 YTA, 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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FP56 YTA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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