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ST56 DYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,990 mi
Last recorded55,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 DYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 55,990 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has run flat damage on sidewall and a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 50,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 46,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,164 miles

full underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 43,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 35,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

rear brake back plates corroded and breaking up

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced from frame to chassie (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced from frame to chassie (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

rear brake back plates corroded and breaking up

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,652 miles

n/s/f/ tyre cracking between treads

rear discs corroding on inner faces

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 30 Sep 2014 27,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f/ tyre cracking between treads

rear discs corroding on inner faces

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,662 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,657 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,323 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,451 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged/no cord exposed

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 11,912 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R tyers all have cuts.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,912 miles

N/S/F,N/S/R and O/S/R tyers all have cuts.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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ST56 DYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST56 DYA, 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 ST56 DYA registered?

ST56 DYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is ST56 DYA safe to buy?

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