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AK56 EAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 165,493 miles

Front both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 165,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s n/s (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 156,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 148,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 118,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 106,431 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,001 miles

nsr and osr tyres slightly worn

screw in osr tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,734 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,734 miles

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

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

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

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

advidse front wheel alignment

slight nearside rear anti roll bar link joints play.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,876 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,768 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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AK56 EAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK56 EAX, 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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AK56 EAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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