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DK56 ZHD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,927 mi
Last recorded51,927 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 ZHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,750 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 44,746 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,124 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 43,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,248 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,400 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 12,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,834 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 ZHD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZHD, 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 DK56 ZHD registered?

DK56 ZHD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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