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FD56 YHY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,925 mi
Last recorded63,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 63,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,293 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,510 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 41,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,051 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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FD56 YHY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FD56 YHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 YHY registered?

FD56 YHY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is FD56 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 YHY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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