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FD56 YJC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,287 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 97,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,754 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 95,754 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,613 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 16,803 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 12,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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FD56 YJC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FD56 YJC, 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 FD56 YJC registered?

FD56 YJC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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