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SL56 RYK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,606 mi
Last recorded40,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 RYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,606 miles

Front under tray

Fail 13 May 2026 40,605 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray

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

Pass 31 May 2025 34,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 34,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 31,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,010 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,924 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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SL56 RYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL56 RYK, 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 SL56 RYK registered?

SL56 RYK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SL56 RYK safe to buy?

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