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YD56 KVB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,143 mi
Last recorded65,143 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 KVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,938 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,610 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,610 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,176 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,150 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. no cords exposed

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear discs corroded on faces

Fail 11 Aug 2010 32,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. no cords exposed

front discs heavily scored

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

rear discs corroded on faces

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,353 miles

4 tyres worn and edge

front brakes pads getting low

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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YD56 KVB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD56 KVB, 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 YD56 KVB registered?

YD56 KVB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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