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YR56 ZGP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,926 miles

Body not fully secure both rear sill sections corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL SECTION HAS SLIGHT CORROISION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,590 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 59,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,970 miles

cannot inspect outer sills as plastic trims fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cannot inspect outer sills as plastic trims fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,591 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 ZGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZGP, 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 YR56 ZGP registered?

YR56 ZGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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