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YY56 MZN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 MZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 86,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,920 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps foggy. still giving image

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2023 77,899 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamps foggy. still giving image

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,245 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,245 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,735 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,021 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 63,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,341 miles

Nearside rear hand brake mechanism a little slow to release and brake performance a little lower than offside.

offside front brake a little tight when rotated by hand.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,002 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2014 29,919 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,919 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s wiper split smeary

Pass 8 May 2013 27,627 miles

n/s/r tyre has a split on inner wall not to cords

Pass 10 May 2012 24,188 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2011 19,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,725 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 MZN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZN, 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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YY56 MZN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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