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AY56 ZZL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,668 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 67,573 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR , NSR lower/inner sills + floor have been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 63,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,783 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/50/16

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,857 miles

all tyres slightly perished between tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,327 miles

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

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

engine covers

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,906 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F DISC INNER EDGE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,686 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 17 Sep 2009 32,686 miles

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

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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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AY56 ZZL 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 84.2%.

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 AY56 ZZL, 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 AY56 ZZL registered?

AY56 ZZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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