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FP56 YSJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,150 mi
Last recorded82,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 YSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 82,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,753 miles

Both headlamp glasses are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,743 miles

Headlamp glasses are in slightly poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 27 Jan 2023 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,014 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front, perishing + minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wheel grabbing slightly when turning.

Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,469 miles

rear roll bar bushers worn

rear sub frame rusy

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,209 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,426 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but no cords are exposed

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FP56 YSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FP56 YSJ, 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 FP56 YSJ registered?

FP56 YSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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