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AO56 RYH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,950 mi
Last recorded104,950 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2023 104,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear drop link slight play

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 102,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 100,942 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 100,942 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 99,857 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 97,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,903 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished and cracking

o/s front tyre cut in tread

Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,894 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre perished and cracking

o/s front tyre cut in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,615 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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AO56 RYH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO56 RYH, 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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AO56 RYH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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