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YH56 EPL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,060 mi
Last recorded60,060 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,111 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,085 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 36,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,605 miles

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 26,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 20,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,667 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,125 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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YH56 EPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

YH56 EPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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