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YR56 LKA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,918 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 46,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,174 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 42,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,467 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 37,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases most likely cause of emissions failure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,153 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 15,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,652 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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YR56 LKA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR56 LKA, 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 YR56 LKA registered?

YR56 LKA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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