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YE56 HGC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,700 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 117,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,849 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 114,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AND CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,962 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 113,962 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 112,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2015 105,124 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 105,123 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 92,332 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 92,332 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 80,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,192 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,239 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HGC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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