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YD56 HJE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,225 mi
Last recorded75,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,225 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Sills corroded - both sides

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,763 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sides sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,413 miles

Rear Inner Sills Corroded - both sides

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,309 miles

Under car starting to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,627 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 66,626 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,147 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,947 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,022 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,019 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,549 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low - 4mm

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

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Rear tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,786 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low - 4mm

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

Rear tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,214 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,168 miles

Engine undercover fitted

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Slight movement in rear roll bar links

Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,853 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 25,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HJE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YD56 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

YD56 HJE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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