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YE56 NWV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,694 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine noisy

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Nov 2024 97,658 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine noisy

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,624 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,148 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,651 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,841 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

both rear antiroll bar drop links have very slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,509 miles

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,719 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 NWV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

YE56 NWV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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