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YD56 HJY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,698 mi
Last recorded49,698 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 45,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 42,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2022 36,875 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,286 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 34,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union at brake caliper leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,587 miles

front tyres perishing, nearside front tyre has chunk missing out of inner sidewall but cord not showing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,769 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

two nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

gearbox and exhhaust cover attachment damaged.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cross member under vehicle damaged.

front wipers split but clear screen ok.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 12,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cross member under vehicle damaged.

front wipers split but clear screen ok.

both front track rod ends have split pins missing.

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 HJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJY, 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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YD56 HJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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