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YD56 ZWL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front+rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front+rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2025 73,654 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bushing deteriorated

Offside Front upper+lower control arm bushings deteriorated

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber lower bushings deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2025 73,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bushing deteriorated

Offside Front upper+lower control arm bushings deteriorated

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber lower bushings deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2024 64,336 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,958 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 55,953 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 55,698 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded but not excessive.

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

Fail 7 May 2022 55,698 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded but not excessive.

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 55,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear disc corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 49,160 miles

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

Front and Rear disc corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 42,227 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,791 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Fail 4 Sep 2018 39,791 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle starting to corrode underneath

Fail 3 Sep 2018 39,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded/holed & weakend (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,178 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,144 miles

Front brakes 25% out of balance

Front o/s brake binding,noted when rotated by hand

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,928 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 15,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZWL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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