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Y121 JCP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,968 mi
Last recorded82,968 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 JCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,968 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + it has 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner slight worn and cracking all around (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r all arms corroded (not excessive at the time of test) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear under carriage corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear under carriage has corroded (excessive ,has a hole )

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,922 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section from clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and o/s/r inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements it has red 3D out lines (0.1 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + it has 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r inner slight worn and cracking all around (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r all arms corroded (not excessive at the time of test) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear under carriage corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear under carriage has corroded (excessive ,has a hole )

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,949 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 64,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached [detached] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has a worn edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,926 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,319 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 13,319 miles

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)

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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Y121 JCP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y121 JCP, 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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Y121 JCP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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