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YT56 EJX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,732 mi
Last recorded17,732 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 17,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 17,556 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 17,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 16,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 16,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 15,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 9,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 6,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 6,778 miles

Offside 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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YT56 EJX 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 YT56 EJX, 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 YT56 EJX registered?

YT56 EJX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YT56 EJX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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