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YC56 JKU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 JKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 72,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,216 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 59,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,762 miles

plastic sill covers obscuring view

under body covers obscuring view

Fail 2 Aug 2016 42,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers obscuring view

under body covers obscuring view

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,471 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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YC56 JKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YC56 JKU, 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 YC56 JKU registered?

YC56 JKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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