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YD56 WKX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 100,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 100,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,705 miles

Body sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Fail 4 Oct 2021 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,443 miles

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,608 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 59,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 53,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 53,994 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,921 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,568 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,759 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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 WKX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

YD56 WKX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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