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AJ06 YVW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,987 mi
Last recorded27,987 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 27,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,984 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 27,975 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 16,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,174 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 10,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ06 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AJ06 YVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AJ06 YVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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