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YF56 DFK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 DFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,196 miles

ol/s and n/s rear chassis inner sills slightly corroded and repaired

Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,162 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,293 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 69,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,904 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,135 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,059 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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YF56 DFK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YF56 DFK, 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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What year was YF56 DFK registered?

YF56 DFK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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