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YD56 WLE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,188 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jun 2026 71,186 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,053 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car underbody corroded + covered in underseal

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2024 67,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car underbody corroded + covered in underseal

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 63,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust joint slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 59,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,165 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 50,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 49,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Co2 Emissions Only Just Passed

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

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

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

Smell Of Fuel Under NSR Wheel Arch Underneath Fuel Cap/Fuel Tank

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,780 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f , n/s/f and n/s/r tyres under inflated

Fail 14 Mar 2017 47,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,170 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre tread and side walls perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 46,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre tread and side walls perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2015 43,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,150 miles

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil below minimum

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,276 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,742 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,442 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 WLE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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