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YA55 URH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,268 mi
Last recorded105,268 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 URH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,268 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear floors rear suspension components and inner and outer sills

N/S door mirror slightly insecure

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 105,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavy corrosion to rear floors rear suspension components and inner and outer sills

N/S door mirror slightly insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,495 miles

Both front inner wheel rims buckled

Heavy corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild

oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/r16 (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

Both front inner wheel rims buckled

Heavy corrosion and repairs to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat sheild

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,380 miles

all brake hubs contaminated

both rear tyres cracking in treads

general corrosion to underside and front and rear suspension areas

o/s front tyre worn edges cracking in treads and deteriorated in outer sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 88,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake hubs contaminated

both rear tyres cracking in treads

general corrosion to underside and front and rear suspension areas

o/s front tyre worn edges cracking in treads and deteriorated in outer sidewall

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear o/s and n/s sills and rear trailing arm but not effecting the overall performance

Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,083 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear o/s and n/s sills and rear trailing arm but not effecting the overall performance

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,980 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,723 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,642 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

passenger seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,599 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,362 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 28,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 28,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YA55 URH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA55 URH, 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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YA55 URH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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