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SL56 MYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,820 mi
Last recorded60,820 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 MYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,153 miles

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

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

inner sills and sub frames undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner anti squeal shim incorrectly positioned between brake caliper and pad, overlapping pad carrier.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to chassis gussett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached Inner bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner anti squeal shim incorrectly positioned between brake caliper and pad, overlapping pad carrier.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,099 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016
Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 31,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s wiper blade worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,233 miles

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

Front number plate de-laminating.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,233 miles

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

Front number plate de-laminating.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,745 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,764 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut on outer wall

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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SL56 MYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 SL56 MYB, 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 SL56 MYB registered?

SL56 MYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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