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YH56 EPN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,946 miles

Front Corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion throughout

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,347 miles

Front Corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Rear Corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Sep 2024 103,297 miles

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

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

Front Corrosion throughout

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Rear Corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Sep 2023 100,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil benefit given to presenter (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 95,492 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 92,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,743 miles

Nearside dip beam output poor

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 54,912 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,547 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,547 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,114 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 EPN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EPN, 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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YH56 EPN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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