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AJ06 YVL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,303 mi
Last recorded104,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,303 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Apr 2025 97,918 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 81,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 73,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,265 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,209 miles

Both rear tyres are low on inner edges and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,888 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 28,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,755 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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AJ06 YVL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

AJ06 YVL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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