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YE56 XCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,815 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,758 miles

Nearside Front cut on inner sidewall

Offside Front cut on inner sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2017 69,758 miles

Nearside Front cut on inner sidewall

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front cut on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,248 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,265 miles

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

offside rear tyre has split in inside side wall not to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,340 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,054 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

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

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