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AY56 ZZR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,111 mi
Last recorded51,111 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,843 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,081 miles

Corrosion forming at both rear inner sills.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,641 miles

Rear both tyre valves perished

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)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,703 miles

Rear both tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,782 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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AY56 ZZR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

AY56 ZZR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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