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FX56 YZM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,265 mi
Last recorded143,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 143,265 miles

Catalytic converter heatshield appears to be peeling

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by repair appears to be corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle appeared to run very hot when carrying out emissions test

Fail 27 May 2023 143,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Catalytic converter heatshield appears to be peeling

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by repair appears to be corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle appeared to run very hot when carrying out emissions test

Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill wheel arch excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner sill wheel arch excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 127,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 127,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 22 Dec 2016 124,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to side wall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 117,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,682 miles

chip in zone a not 10mm

small split in nsf wiper blade

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YZM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX56 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

FX56 YZM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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