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YB56 BRF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 87,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,264 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake pads getting low

brake readings fluctuating on rear

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2016 82,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake pads getting low

brake readings fluctuating on rear

exhaust front joint blowing

exhaust front loose

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,944 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)

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

front brake pads 50 percent worn

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,944 miles

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

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)

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

all tyres perished

front brake pads 50 percent worn

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,274 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YB56 BRF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB56 BRF, 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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YB56 BRF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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