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YR56 ZFX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 114,164 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion to all suspension components, Outer sill covers fitted, Inner sills corroded. front subframe., rear subframe

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50-16 87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 98,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear - Little contact to pads - STRONG ADVISE REPLACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear - On Limit - STRONG ADVISE ., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to all suspension components, Outer sill covers fitted, Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front - Inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 94,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear - Little contact to pads - STRONG ADVISE REPLACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear - On Limit - STRONG ADVISE ., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion to all suspension components, Outer sill covers fitted, Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front - Inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,008 miles

under body corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,238 miles

damage to screen not in view of driver

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,260 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,647 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,582 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,582 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise that both the n/s/f + o/s/f tyre are wearing thin on the outer shoulder

advise that the wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,995 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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YR56 ZFX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR56 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

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

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