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FX56 YZE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 91,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both show signs in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,419 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,836 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 89,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,368 miles

Wax oiled underneath

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,345 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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FX56 YZE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX56 YZE, 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 FX56 YZE registered?

FX56 YZE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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