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YT56 EJV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,810 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,447 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,447 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Oil on min

Offside Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,155 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,738 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,738 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,377 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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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YT56 EJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT56 EJV, 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 YT56 EJV registered?

YT56 EJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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