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TS55 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS55 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front seats have been replaced

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

seatbelts have been replaced

Fail 11 Nov 2021 79,430 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification loose (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

seat belts have been replaced

seats have been replaced

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,823 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,817 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,811 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,024 miles

Front brake imbalance is high at 29%

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to the inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Front tyre starting too split on the inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Offside Front tyre has a slight bulge starting to form on the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre starting too split on the inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to the inner and outer sidewalls, but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cord

Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern

Offside Rear brake binding slightly in use

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,135 miles

N/S/F tyre has some damage on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,520 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder and cracking/splitting within the tread

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,789 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,682 miles

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

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,550 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2012 45,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,163 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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TS55 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TS55 MXS, 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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TS55 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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