MOT Status
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97,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 4 (3.6.B.4e)
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 5 (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X 4 (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (3.5.1i)
under side corroded/surface rust
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 4 (3.6.B.4e)
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 5 (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X 4 (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (3.5.1i)
under side corroded/surface rust
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low to off side (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear suspension arms and frame corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear suspension arms and frame corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front discs worn on inside edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XYB 896 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XYB 896, 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 XYB 896 registered?
XYB 896 is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2006.
Is XYB 896 safe to buy?
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