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YE56 FCG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,243 miles

All tyre treads cracked/perished

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Brace bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Brace bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyre treads cracked/perished

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,798 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,912 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,665 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread cut no cords exposed

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre tread cut no cords exposed

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 51,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,833 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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YE56 FCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE56 FCG, 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 YE56 FCG registered?

YE56 FCG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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