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AE56 YKZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,365 miles

all rear suspension corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2025 110,256 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front tie bar marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,794 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 75,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,826 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers

Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,964 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,759 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,470 miles

Oil leak

both front discs scored

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,108 miles

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

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

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 YKZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

AE56 YKZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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