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YB55 TTV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 TTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2024 57,207 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working but o/s/f clears the windscreen

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,294 miles

n/s washers inop o/s supply enough to clear

o/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating in treads and wearing lower on outer edge of tread

vehicle underside body and components dry and corroding in places

Fail 9 Feb 2023 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

n/s washers inop o/s supply enough to clear

o/s/r tyre cracking deteriorating in treads and wearing lower on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs worn corroding on faces uneven wear

vehicle underside body and components dry and corroding in places

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,598 miles

n/s windscreen washer jet weak

n/s/f brake binding but not to excess

n/s/r brake binding but not to excess

n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on outer edges of treads

o/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread and cracking in treads with slight flat spots on outer edges

rear brake discs have pitting corrosion on faces wearing unevenly

rear inner brake pads cannot be clearly seen for full visual inspection

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,171 miles

n/s windscreen washer provides little fluid but o/s clearing screen with water

n/s/r brake disc face pitting corroding on faces uneven wear

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly uneven lower on upper edge of brake pad

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion in places

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,171 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s windscreen washer provides little fluid but o/s clearing screen with water

n/s/r brake disc face pitting corroding on faces uneven wear

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly uneven lower on upper edge of brake pad

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on inner edge of tread

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,311 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,214 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,255 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,338 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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YB55 TTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YB55 TTV, 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 YB55 TTV registered?

YB55 TTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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