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YD56 ZWE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,488 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,244 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,676 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,807 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,385 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 ZWE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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