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DY56 AOD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,148 miles

Front SUB-FRAME CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Rear SUB-FRAME CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,924 miles

Front SUB=FRAME CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Front SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear SUB=FRAME CORRODED THROUGH

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED THROUGH OUT

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,292 miles

very rusty under car

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,758 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 73,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,459 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both cracking between treads

components on underside all covered in surface rust

Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both cracking between treads

components on underside all covered in surface rust

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,833 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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DY56 AOD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 DY56 AOD, 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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DY56 AOD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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