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YK56 XCB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 66,583 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,808 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,787 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Screen Wash not working but effecting the driver view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to the outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear and Offside rear jacking seals slight corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,828 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,827 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 53,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,647 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,027 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YK56 XCB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YK56 XCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 XCB registered?

YK56 XCB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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