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YH56 JKJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,708 mi
Last recorded36,708 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 35,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 34,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 27,274 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 28 May 2015 25,677 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear edges

offside front tyre slight damage to outter wall

offside rear anti roll bar link slight freeplay

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 28 May 2015 25,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre slight wear edges

offside front tyre slight damage to outter wall

offside rear anti roll bar link slight freeplay

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2014 24,426 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades slight splits

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tear in both wiper blades

Pass 25 May 2012 19,590 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades slight splits

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 16,857 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,119 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 JKJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

YH56 JKJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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