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A133 YNY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA133 YNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,533 miles

Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both central heat shields poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2026 83,525 miles

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

Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both central heat shields poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,224 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 80,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,603 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,603 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 40,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 40,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding replaced caliper (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 27,269 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 18,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear tyre cut but not showing chords

Windscreen wipers worn

Fail 5 May 2015 18,922 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear tyre cut but not showing chords

Windscreen wipers worn

Pass 8 May 2014 18,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 12,884 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 12,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A133 YNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A133 YNY, 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 A133 YNY registered?

A133 YNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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