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YD56 ETR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ETR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 55,684 miles

Underside of vehicle is covered in under seal

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,391 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 49,391 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,804 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,652 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly grooved

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc slightly grooved

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,001 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly ok for mot test

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front wiper smearing slightly ok for mot test

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,184 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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YD56 ETR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YD56 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD56 ETR registered?

YD56 ETR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is YD56 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD56 ETR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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