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SP56 YXA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

64,876 mi
Last recorded64,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,876 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,768 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 62,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel brake metal back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel brake metal back plate corroded

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

both front shock/absorber outer side metal casing slighty corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock/absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock/absorber casing corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front shock/absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front shock/absorber casing corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,712 miles

all suspension bushes perished

chassis corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 56,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes perished

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,454 miles

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 54,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/lower Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All Suspension Components Corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,661 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 29,065 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,263 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,002 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 23,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,172 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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SP56 YXA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SP56 YXA, 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 SP56 YXA registered?

SP56 YXA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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