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EF55 YMX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,735 miles

n/s/r upper suspension arm outer ball joint rubber boot perished/ deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,052 miles

n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint perished

surface corrosion to rear discs

Fail 4 Feb 2025 82,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint perished

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,589 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 74,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 64,913 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 40,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,898 miles

all antiroll bar link rods ball joint gaitors cracking

all brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

all tyres cracks with in tread patterns

front anti roll bar link rods lost rivits

front tyres down to 3mm on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2014 33,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,858 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rod lower ball joints have each lost one of there rivits

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s rear brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,207 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 28,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 24,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,367 miles

all tyres will require replacement in near future !!!

n/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm center and inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 2mm on edges

o/s rear tyre down to 2mm inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,726 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,726 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)

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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EF55 YMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF55 YMX, 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 EF55 YMX registered?

EF55 YMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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