MOT Status
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117,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion on front suspension components
general corrosion on rear suspension components
nearside and offside head lamps outer lenses slightly cloudy
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general corrosion on front suspension components
general corrosion on rear suspension components
nearside and offside head lamps outer lenses slightly cloudy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyre valves slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front tyre wear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front tyre wear
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE06 VRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YE06 VRM, 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 YE06 VRM registered?
YE06 VRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.
Is YE06 VRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YE06 VRM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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