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SH56 EVX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 EVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 80,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,411 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,406 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both (3.5.1j)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both (3.5.1j)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top on both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,381 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,066 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 29,730 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)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SH56 EVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH56 EVX, 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 SH56 EVX registered?

SH56 EVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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