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YY56 EBJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,429 mi
Last recorded47,429 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 47,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 47,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 46,269 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 44,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,375 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,800 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,800 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 31,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,196 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,920 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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YY56 EBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY56 EBJ, 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 YY56 EBJ registered?

YY56 EBJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YY56 EBJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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