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DK56 ZHB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 ZHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2018 67,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,072 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,519 miles

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

all suspension component's rusty and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,145 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,070 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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DK56 ZHB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK56 ZHB, 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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DK56 ZHB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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