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DE56 HSY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 HSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,843 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

Fail 10 Jun 2026 46,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front/rear brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty

fuel filter frame @ rear very rusty/corroded

near/side front n shock absorber very rusty/corroded

off/side front shock absorber very rusty/corroded

off/side rear vehicle structure round area of suspension frame mounts have been welded /repaired

some areas or rear suspension components very rusty/corroded

unable to inspect vehicle structure/ outer sill unit ( plastic cover over this area @ time of inspection )

unable to inspect vehicle structure/outer sill unit ( plastic cover over this area @ time of inspection ) near/side

vehicle structure front/rear very rusty/ some light corrosion

vehicle structure near /side rear round area of suspension frame mounts very rusty/corroded

vehicle structure off/side rear round area of suspension frame mounts very rusty/corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 46,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 45,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 44,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,913 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 36,462 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 36,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,280 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 36,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,990 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,747 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,438 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 11,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 11,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,439 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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DE56 HSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE56 HSY, 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 DE56 HSY registered?

DE56 HSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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