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DE06 YSY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,220 mi
Last recorded108,220 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 108,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 107,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 103,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,053 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 74,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,292 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

trims fitteed to outersills

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,184 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 233,311 miles

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

Nearside front wiper starting to split

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

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 YSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE06 YSY, 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 DE06 YSY registered?

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

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