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YF56 WDC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 85,947 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2025 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 85,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,073 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 71,072 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,820 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,977 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,305 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 WDC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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