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YH56 RNA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 115,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,213 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 114,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,466 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 102,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 102,387 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 97,764 miles

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

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2021 97,764 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,203 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,423 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,423 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,175 miles

both rear inner sill have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,327 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,870 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

Offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,514 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 48,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,106 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 RNA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

YH56 RNA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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