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DY56 CFL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,336 mi
Last recorded46,336 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 46,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,749 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 35,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,693 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 31,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,139 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,930 miles

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

cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall.

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 22,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,179 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,237 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 8,336 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 CFL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFL, 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 DY56 CFL registered?

DY56 CFL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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