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YF56 YBS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 36,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 31,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 27,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,181 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,359 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,562 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

offside front tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

Fail 12 Nov 2015 16,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

offside front tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2014 14,307 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,616 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 6,166 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 YBS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

YF56 YBS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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