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YE56 FOT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,697 mi
Last recorded76,697 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 FOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,697 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 74,461 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 71,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,933 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 62,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,793 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 49,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,902 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,730 miles

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

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 FOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

YE56 FOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YE56 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 FOT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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