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YE56 GJO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,738 mi
Last recorded70,738 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 GJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,336 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion but not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,192 miles

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

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

both front wipers torn on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,173 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wipers torn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,602 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,083 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 58,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,724 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,936 miles

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,965 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 29,420 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,337 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 GJO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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