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YG56 RYY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,728 mi
Last recorded36,728 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 RYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 36,728 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,508 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 36,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,196 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 28,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 27,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 8,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 5,233 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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YG56 RYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG56 RYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 RYY registered?

YG56 RYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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