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SY56 YBV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 86,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 77,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 67,859 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,880 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 24 May 2016 50,134 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm/3mm

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,373 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 21 May 2014 35,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,380 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,786 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,840 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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SY56 YBV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

SY56 YBV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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