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AK56 EBC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 93,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,242 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 61,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 52,305 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 52,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 29,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 25,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,979 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,843 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 EBC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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