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DY06 UBS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UBS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 88,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 85,567 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath car

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,456 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 74,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 63,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,957 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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DY06 UBS 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 95%.

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 DY06 UBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY06 UBS registered?

DY06 UBS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DY06 UBS safe to buy?

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