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XAZ 5001

2006 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,551 mi
Last recorded182,551 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 5001
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 182,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 177,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 174,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to Rear Pipe Join - ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil Residue Engine Area

Pass 18 Mar 2020 173,601 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 173,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 170,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 164,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 154,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2016 145,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,456 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 134,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,849 miles

engine oil leak

some play steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 122,094 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 121,368 miles

engine oil leak

nearside track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 16 Jun 2009 119,654 miles

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

gearbox and engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 118,101 miles

screw in offside front tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 115,299 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 111,213 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 111,213 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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XAZ 5001 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XAZ 5001, 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 XAZ 5001 registered?

XAZ 5001 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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The MOT history for XAZ 5001 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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