2006 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H856 BYF
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 171,837 km. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 171,837 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H856 BYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 171,837 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H856 BYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (H856 BYF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
H856 BYF Odometer History
- 14/10/2022170,697 km
- 16/10/2023171,238 km+541 km
- 12/10/2024171,614 km+376 km
- 14/10/2025171,837 km+223 km
Average of roughly 380 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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