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SH56 WZO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2023 101,102 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Knock (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,271 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 92,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,787 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,904 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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SH56 WZO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

SH56 WZO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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