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YH56 JHF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,137 mi
Last recorded118,137 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 118,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,903 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 104,903 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,907 miles

Offside headlamp dim

Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp dim

Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,719 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,345 miles

Under shields fitted not all components checked.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2018 84,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under shields fitted not all components checked.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,925 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,099 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,099 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,975 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 36,974 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,398 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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

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 JHF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JHF, 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 YH56 JHF registered?

YH56 JHF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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