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YJ56 CVM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 CVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,908 miles

underside of vehicle painted including suspension components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,851 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,834 miles

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked but not effecting drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassis carroded

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

Offside Rear chassis carroded

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

central to rear inner sills and floor slightly carroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 89,606 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box join leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 79,332 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Fail 31 May 2018 79,332 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 62,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,205 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2012 36,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,508 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)

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 21 Sep 2009 8,829 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 2,673 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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YJ56 CVM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJ56 CVM, 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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YJ56 CVM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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