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SD56 TKY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 TKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 42,391 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,384 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both front and both rear tyres cracking in tread areas) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 42,377 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 42,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,068 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 41,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,784 miles

Brake dragging slightly. Offside front

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,309 miles

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 6 Aug 2012 23,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,717 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,962 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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SD56 TKY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD56 TKY, 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 SD56 TKY registered?

SD56 TKY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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