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YC56 VCL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,074 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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YC56 VCL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YC56 VCL, 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 YC56 VCL registered?

YC56 VCL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YC56 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 VCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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