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AE56 YFW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,152 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 95,748 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,447 miles

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 80,706 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 80,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2017 71,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,052 miles

Offside wiper split at one end - clears screen ok

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,432 miles

Advise inner rear pads look low but would need wheels off to confirm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,389 miles

Advise big cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and deep cuts to tread

Advise deep cuts to tread offside rear but no obvious cords exposed

Advise front discs corroded and pads look low

Advise nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled on inner edge and tread wearing slightly on outer edge

Advise offside front tyre has cuts to tread and wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise big cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and deep cuts to tread

Advise deep cuts to tread offside rear but no obvious cords exposed

Advise front discs corroded and pads look low

Advise nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled on inner edge and tread wearing slightly on outer edge

Advise offside front tyre has cuts to tread and wearing on outer edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,192 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 22,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,483 miles

surface damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

wiper blades just servicable

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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AE56 YFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE56 YFW, 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 AE56 YFW registered?

AE56 YFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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