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AJ06 YVF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,568 mi
Last recorded49,568 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 48,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,187 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre heavily perished.

Suspension and underside corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion at rear

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion at rear

Fail 27 Nov 2020 46,654 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner sidewall nylon just visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion at rear

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

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,278 miles

Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt only retracting with help

Offside Front seatbelt only retracting with help

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 43,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

all 4 shock casings corroded

both front hubs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

all 4 shock casings corroded

both front hubs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 41,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 37,713 miles

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,862 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 17,820 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,794 miles

rear tyres wearing low

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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AJ06 YVF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AJ06 YVF, 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 AJ06 YVF registered?

AJ06 YVF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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