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YF56 CDK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 CDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,686 miles

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2025 91,281 miles

Nearside Front brake binding sligtly

Nearside Front brake disc is slightly distorted

Pass 9 May 2024 89,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,382 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS OTHER COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

VARIOUS PINS BOLTS AND BUSHES ON SUSPENSION WORN CRACKED CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,382 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH ON INNER FACE/ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF BEING OVER HEATED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS OTHER COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

VARIOUS PINS BOLTS AND BUSHES ON SUSPENSION WORN CRACKED CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,072 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody, including subframes and suspension component corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing cracks but ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension bushes atfront show sign of deterioration but are secure

Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2019 71,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear plus some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2019 71,360 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear plus some surrounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2018 64,381 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 64,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 53,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 53,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 40,832 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have some corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2015 28,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 15,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,757 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitting on inner disc faces

Rear brake discs worn/pitting on inner & outer disc faces

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,299 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 7,432 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,964 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (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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YF56 CDK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF56 CDK, 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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YF56 CDK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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