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YG56 ZVB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,300 mi
Last recorded63,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ZVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,300 miles

Front and rear sub-fames corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills and rear chassis rails corroded, poor repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms, bushes slightly perished

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,325 miles

Front and rear sub-fames corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,863 miles

Front and rear subfames corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 61,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and Rear subframes corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,323 miles

advised front suspension bed very rusty

advised rear suspension bed very rusty

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2023 59,323 miles

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

advised front suspension bed very rusty

advised rear suspension bed very rusty

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,885 miles

advised front rear suspension bed rusty

advised tracking check

Fail 23 May 2022 57,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advised front rear suspension bed rusty

advised tracking check

Pass 24 May 2021 56,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,627 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,627 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2019 47,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,268 miles

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)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,232 miles

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

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

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,632 miles

rear discs /pads

Pass 4 Dec 2015 29,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 14,132 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen

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 7 Dec 2010 9,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,729 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 ZVB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZVB, 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 YG56 ZVB registered?

YG56 ZVB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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