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YT56 YKN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 YKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,873 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,697 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,616 miles

nail in tyre o/s/r

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,559 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 YKN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YKN, 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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YT56 YKN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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