MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
All chassis heavily undersealed & repaired.
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
vehicle underbody extensively covered with underseal
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not secured, split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
vehicle underbody extensively covered with underseal
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OIL LEVEL LOW
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured LIMK ROD BROKEN (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
OIL LEVEL LOW
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads approaching end of life (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened chrome (3.5.1i)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner chrome (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner chrome (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened chrome (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion setting in on underside of vehicle in areas which are of mot scrutiny (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre pressure low at time of test
front discs in poor condition on inner faces
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front discs in poor condition on inner faces
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST56 BTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ST56 BTV, 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 ST56 BTV registered?
ST56 BTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is ST56 BTV safe to buy?
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