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YX56 MWC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,534 mi
Last recorded75,534 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 MWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,129 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,790 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 71,999 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,713 miles

Front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,123 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,313 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 19,432 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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YX56 MWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 YX56 MWC, 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 YX56 MWC registered?

YX56 MWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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