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YD56 KWG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,623 mi
Last recorded86,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 KWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,623 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected top bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 84,781 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrsion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,496 miles

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

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

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

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

underside body/ component corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2024 80,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

underside body/ component corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,239 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,545 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,289 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,536 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,830 miles

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

both rear brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear brake calliper slightly binding

Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear brake calliper slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre worn to about 2mm

rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,919 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

YD56 KWG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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