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OV56 JGY

2006 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX562,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 JGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,098 miles

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

Surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner sills, inner arches, floors and boot floor.

Suspension Components and subframes have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick VERY UNEVEN WEAR ACROSS AXLE - SUSPECT CALIPER PROBLEM, OSF (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Manually adjusted, PRS, as electric adjuster does not work (1.8)

Surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner sills, inner arches, floors and boot floor.

Suspension Components and subframes have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,823 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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OV56 JGY is a 2006 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,466 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV56 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV56 JGY is a 2006 Mazda MX5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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