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YX56 ZBU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ZBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,681 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,147 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,365 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,379 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,370 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2014 27,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,283 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 ZBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

YX56 ZBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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