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DG56 OOY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,864 mi
Last recorded94,864 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,282 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,272 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 89,272 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 83,017 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 83,017 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 65,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,946 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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DG56 OOY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG56 OOY, 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 DG56 OOY registered?

DG56 OOY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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