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WX56 YZH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 52,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner osr tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,390 miles

Offside Rear osr rear tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low but cannot see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,484 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink Boots All Round Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front Brakes Have Imbalance Across Axle Of 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink Boots All Round Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress Present (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,311 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Ball Joint Dust Cover Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Slight Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Low And Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres All Round Vehicle Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged N/S/F Tyre Valve Has Slight Cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,484 miles

Front Number plate has slight water ingress

Nearside Front Tyre Valve slight cracks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,534 miles

Front number plate slight water ingress

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm at lowest point

Nearside front tyre valve slight cracks

Nearside rear tyre low - 3mm

Rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,816 miles

front number plate water ingress

nsr tyre low

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,416 miles

N/S/R Tyre Low (3mm)

Slight Inner Disc Face Corrosion (Rear)

Slight Water Ingress In Front Plate

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,249 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,890 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 3 Sep 2010 13,890 miles

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

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,850 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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WX56 YZH 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 WX56 YZH, 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 WX56 YZH registered?

WX56 YZH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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