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YH56 JHJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 67,711 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,606 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms/rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 7 Oct 2019 38,422 miles

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

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear rods + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 38,421 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brake pads below min thickness (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad too low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear rods + arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 37,408 miles

under tray fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 37,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Fail 17 Oct 2017 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe brace (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe brace (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion to various underside areas

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,645 miles

both rear strut brace links corroded

various suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,316 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,084 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,083 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,807 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,741 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 JHJ 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 70.8%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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