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AJ06 YVN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 YVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 121,969 miles

Front 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 Rear Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,065 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 121,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 119,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,995 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 115,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 106,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,717 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 81,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,002 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,935 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 YVN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

AJ06 YVN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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