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YX56 WXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 WXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,223 miles

Offside Front tyre has splits in tread patterns

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,223 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Offside Front tyre has splits in tread patterns

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,742 miles

handbrake light stays on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake light stays on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,506 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR tyre low on pressure - no hole found on visual inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,706 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 WXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YX56 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

YX56 WXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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