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YG56 GDE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,896 mi
Last recorded90,896 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 90,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Fail 16 Apr 2019 74,558 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Pass 17 May 2018 62,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 58,324 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front brake sticky

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,146 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,233 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,691 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,306 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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YG56 GDE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG56 GDE, 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 YG56 GDE registered?

YG56 GDE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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