MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension tie rod gators perished
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
number plate lights inop
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper top strut mounting inner wing corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded/where meets sill
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded /where meets sill
Offside Front Upper top strut mount /corroded underside of inner wing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General underbody corrosion.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All under side covered in heavy underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Multiple rust holes with prescribed area, outlined with chalk
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
car has numerous points of surface corrosion to underside
front sub-frame is corroded
rear sub-frame has been heavily undersealed
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/45/17
both rear tyres worn on inner edge 205/45/17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/45/17
both rear tyres worn on inner edge 205/45/17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush MISSING (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe outer cracked (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges plus cracked on tread area 205/45/17
Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm
Offside Rear tyre cuts on inner side wall 205/45/17
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACE
OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER TORN
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED ON INNER FACE
OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER TORN
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs worn
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SY56 YBL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YBL, 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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SY56 YBL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.
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