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YD56 EVJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,697 mi
Last recorded61,697 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 EVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 61,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 58,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 58,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 57,746 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 56,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 55,846 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 55,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 52,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,172 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 47,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,017 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 34,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 34,936 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,021 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 EVJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 EVJ, 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 YD56 EVJ registered?

YD56 EVJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YD56 EVJ safe to buy?

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