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YT56 EJF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,325 mi
Last recorded24,325 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 24,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 22,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 20,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 19,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 18,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 16,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 15,323 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 13,581 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 13,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 12,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 11,165 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 10,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 10,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,074 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,803 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 9,802 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,823 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 8,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,319 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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YT56 EJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT56 EJF, 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 YT56 EJF registered?

YT56 EJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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