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YE06 NLZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,873 mi
Last recorded80,873 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 NLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake dust shield deteriorated.

Various underbody corrosion, None considered excessive.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,650 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding when spun by hand

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,090 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,329 miles

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

Front discs corroded inner face

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 35,918 miles

Corroded discs

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YE06 NLZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE06 NLZ, 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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YE06 NLZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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