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YH56 RPV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,278 mi
Last recorded27,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 27,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 25,544 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 25,544 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill with in 30cm of subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 23,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 20,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 19,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,097 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 14,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,665 miles

Both front tyre's cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have minor cracks between the treads and on the side walls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,072 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Oct 2013 11,055 miles

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

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

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 10,018 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 10,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,929 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 8,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,353 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 RPV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

YH56 RPV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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