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DY56 XXV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,113 mi
Last recorded73,113 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 73,113 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 71,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 67,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

wheel alighnment check required

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,079 miles

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

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some rusting on n/s rear brake disc

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some rusting on n/s rear brake disc

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,573 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 XXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

DY56 XXV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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