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YB55 XLX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,940 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 51,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front under shields damaged & slightly loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (removed post test) (light not testable for year of vehicle)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 39,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 38,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,978 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 19,872 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 19,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 17,456 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,964 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 XLX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YB55 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

YB55 XLX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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