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YR56 ZGS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

both front seat belts slow return

corrosion various places

Fail 21 Nov 2025 69,923 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

all 4 brake discs surface corrosion

both front seat belts slow return

corrosion various places

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,630 miles

Corrosion in various places

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion in various places

nearside front flexi brake pipe corroded

offside front flexi brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 68,987 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion in various places

nearside front flexi brake pipe corroded

offside front flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

nesrside front tyre heavily cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2022 66,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion in various places

nesrside front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Aug 2021 66,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,026 miles

both rear tyres cracking

corroison inn various places

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,231 miles

corroison in various places

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,253 miles

cororsion in various places

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2018 62,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cororsion in various places

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,951 miles

corroision in various places

Fail 20 Jun 2016 58,951 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corroision in various places

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,958 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,097 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 ZGS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

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

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