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YX56 XHC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 94,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 93,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 93,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 90,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,110 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,349 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 89,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,585 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,142 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,771 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 XHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XHC, 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 YX56 XHC registered?

YX56 XHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YX56 XHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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