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AP06 OTY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,364 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards front, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

top from brake reservoir missing,

Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 77,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ( inner arch and under seal ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ( inner arch and under seal ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 77,100 miles

Front suspension component showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,100 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front suspension component showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 72,567 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,360 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,867 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,062 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,062 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,469 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 26,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,758 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,547 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 18,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP06 OTY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AP06 OTY, 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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AP06 OTY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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