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YD56 ZWJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,018 mi
Last recorded78,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened including other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened including other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,771 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear cross brace corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,558 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear cross brace corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,626 miles

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

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,522 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 58,497 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both brakes binding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,102 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,607 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 50,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2014 44,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,431 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,698 miles

N/s/f roadwheel slightly buckled.

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge and has a nail in it.

N/s/r tyre on 2mm across tread.

O/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner and outer edges.

Rear brake discs rusty.

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 ZWJ 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 80%.

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

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