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DE06 YKB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,947 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 134,051 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,302 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 133,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 133,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,953 miles

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on all rear suspension elements

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,951 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Extensive advanced surface corrosion on all rear suspension elements

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,934 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and just starting to rub subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower sill covers fitted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to rear undersills

engine man light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,661 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,963 miles

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

rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 120,149 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 120,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 88,290 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 6 Oct 2011 68,510 miles

both rear top drop link bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,986 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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DE06 YKB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE06 YKB, 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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DE06 YKB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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