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SY56 OCX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,941 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))

Vehicle underneath rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,819 miles

Both front tyre valves cracked and split

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,411 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,180 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 42,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,966 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,966 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,860 miles

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

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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SY56 OCX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 SY56 OCX, 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 SY56 OCX registered?

SY56 OCX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is SY56 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 OCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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