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YH56 RNJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,893 mi
Last recorded77,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,893 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,016 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 74,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,231 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 73,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,247 miles

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2021 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,766 miles

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,250 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2018 70,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,900 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,409 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 54,409 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,786 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 26,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,000 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RNJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

YH56 RNJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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