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YH56 UNB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 UNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower general underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,154 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower general under body surface rusat

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,987 miles

Front underside subframe and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracking in tread patter 205/45/17

Rear subframe and suspension components have been under sealed

Slight underside surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2024 68,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front underside subframe and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracking in tread patter 205/45/17

Rear subframe and suspension components have been under sealed

Slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,682 miles

Front underside subframe and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension components have been under sealed

Slight underside surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,682 miles

Front underside subframe and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension components have been under sealed

Slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,709 miles

Front suspension has slight surface rust

Lower under body covered in under seal

Rear Lower suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 1 May 2021 59,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,553 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,960 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link ball joint boots perished

Both front tyres have splits in sidewalls not to cords

Left hand rear has starts of splits in inner sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,529 miles

Cut to left hand rear tyre inner sidewall

Cuts to left hand front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,896 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,945 miles

front wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,035 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 UNB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

YH56 UNB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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