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DY56 ZMZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 58,184 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 58,184 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,589 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Slightly On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Balding Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 53,589 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R Sill Corroded Through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R Tyre Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Slightly On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Balding Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present To N/S Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 46,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present To N/S Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 39,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,135 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of subframe also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,341 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,529 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,862 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,870 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 18,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 15,532 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 15,532 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 12,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 9,830 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 9,830 miles

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

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 ZMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

DY56 ZMZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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