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YH56 EPJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,444 mi
Last recorded131,444 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 131,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,396 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,783 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 122,998 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 119,689 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 119,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,848 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tiny chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,679 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate starting to frade

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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YH56 EPJ 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 YH56 EPJ, 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 YH56 EPJ registered?

YH56 EPJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 EPJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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