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YP56 YOJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,952 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and diff has age related corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 92,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lambda affected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Rear disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 87,426 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2016 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,251 miles

n.s/f 3mm

o/s/f 2mm

Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,250 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n.s/f 3mm

o/s/f 2mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,092 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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YP56 YOJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP56 YOJ, 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 YP56 YOJ registered?

YP56 YOJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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