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DY06 UPL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,985 mi
Last recorded40,985 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 40,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,068 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 39,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,235 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 22,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,436 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 14,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,975 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 4,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 3,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,837 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 UPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DY06 UPL, 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 DY06 UPL registered?

DY06 UPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is DY06 UPL safe to buy?

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