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DY56 UFZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,746 mi
Last recorded43,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 UFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 43,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 39,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 36,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,349 miles

Offside Front tyre worn

both rear droplinks are worn

Pass 9 Jul 2020 25,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 21,805 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,620 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 18,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,776 miles

Wiper blades starting to wear.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,775 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Wiper blades starting to wear.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,764 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 11,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 UFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

DY56 UFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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