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YH56 ULM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ULM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 66,149 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 51,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,299 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,297 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

osr tyre wall cracked all over on walls

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,695 miles

both rear tyres inner walls cracked ns slit but no cords exsposed

Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,695 miles

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

both rear tyres inner walls cracked ns slit but no cords exsposed

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,191 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 ULM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH56 ULM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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