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AU56 YHA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,776 mi
Last recorded33,776 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 YHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,776 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,278 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 32,388 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,448 miles

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,001 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 10,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,614 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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AU56 YHA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AU56 YHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 YHA registered?

AU56 YHA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is AU56 YHA safe to buy?

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