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FX56 YZK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 77,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,136 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake lever near end of travel

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 70,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light has condensation behind lens

Rear Inner sills rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,248 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cut in side wall

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,539 miles

Offside Rear slight distortion at disc

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,065 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 11 Sep 2009 14,958 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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FX56 YZK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX56 YZK, 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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FX56 YZK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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