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DU56 WYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,819 mi
Last recorded34,819 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 34,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,933 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,642 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,094 miles

Front Wipers Smeer Slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 25,094 miles

Front Wipers Smeer Slightly

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim Too High - Corrected (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 1,234 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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DU56 WYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU56 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU56 WYB registered?

DU56 WYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DU56 WYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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