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YR56 LKE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,850 mi
Last recorded51,850 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 51,850 miles

Offside Front camber adjustment washer poorly fitted/ bent

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2022 51,845 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pops off on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner sills have plates riveted on and covered- only full seam weld repair is acceptable. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front camber adjustment washer poorly fitted/ bent

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underbody is undersealed

Pass 23 May 2013 44,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,182 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake disc pitted and grooved

Nearside front brake disc pitted and grooved and lipped on inside braking surface

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake disc pitted and grooved and lipped on inside braking surface

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Fail 24 Sep 2012 41,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake disc pitted and grooved

Nearside front brake disc pitted and grooved and lipped on inside braking surface

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake disc pitted and grooved and lipped on inside braking surface

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted and grooved

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,291 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted grooved and lipped

Offside front brake disc pitted grooved and lipped

Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc pitted grooved and lipped

Offside front brake disc pitted grooved and lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,284 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)

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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YR56 LKE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 YR56 LKE, 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 YR56 LKE registered?

YR56 LKE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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