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YR56 ZFF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,222 mi
Last recorded29,222 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 29,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 28,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,581 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 26,968 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 24,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer tread area,

Fail 20 May 2019 24,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inboard side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer tread area,

Pass 22 May 2018 22,306 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 21,186 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 19,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 14,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 14,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 12,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 10,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 7,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 5,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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YR56 ZFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

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

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