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DY56 EZH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,406 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff and diff mounts corroded

Fail 18 May 2023 83,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill/ jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill/ jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arms / differential corrosion /subframe mountings corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe/suspension arms/differential corrosion

Rear underbody of vehicle corrosion rear sills both sides

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,282 miles

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 82,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 79,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,643 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 73,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 71,109 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 67,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,662 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,972 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre low outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,701 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,508 miles

front brake pads low

slight play both front drop links

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,225 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 EZH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EZH, 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 EZH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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