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YO05 SUZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO05 SUZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,390 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,430 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 59,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted forward (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted rearmost (2.4.G.1)

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,545 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,516 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 29,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,647 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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YO05 SUZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO05 SUZ, 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 YO05 SUZ registered?

YO05 SUZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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