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YH56 ULZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 ULZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,819 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 96,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam operates with when position lamps operated (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,061 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush bracket detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 86,364 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill adjacent to rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill adjacent to rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,795 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 76,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 71,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,071 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronr tyres are split across the tread but not showing cord

slight oil leakon offside rear diff

Fail 28 Nov 2012 45,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronr tyres are split across the tread but not showing cord

slight oil leakon offside rear diff

Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,383 miles

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

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 ULZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ULZ, 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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YH56 ULZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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