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YC56 TXU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 TXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 99,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,118 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 92,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,961 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 88,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,818 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2022 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

Fail 11 Apr 2019 83,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x1 each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 74,192 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,714 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disks poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,652 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,936 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S Rear disc in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,102 miles

osr brake disc rusted and pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,749 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 TXU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC56 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

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

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