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YD56 YHB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,528 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly cloudy

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly cloudy

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 63,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills covered heavily with underseal

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,726 miles

All rear suspension components corroded and All rear bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting covered heavily with under sealant (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 58,721 miles

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

All rear suspension components corroded and All rear bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting covered heavily with under sealant (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in sealants (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,373 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))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,691 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,318 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

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 YHB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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