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YT56 EKC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,750 miles

both rear road springs becoming corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 91,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear road springs becoming corroded

front number plate slightly cracked

n.s rear anti roll bar end link has slight play

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,732 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded (inner edges)

Both o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower suspension arms (front and rear bushes) perished.

Both o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front registration plate damaged/cracked slightly.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,982 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,192 miles

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

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

front numplate damaged slightly

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,045 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 67,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,182 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 63,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,802 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 EKC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

YT56 EKC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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