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EK06 YPX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,455 mi
Last recorded53,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,455 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 52,866 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 52,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,502 miles

nsf and nsr tyres side walls damaged/nsf and both rear tyres perishing

osf seat belt not retracting fully/slow

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,500 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsr and osr (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nsf and nsr tyres side walls damaged/nsf and both rear tyres perishing

osf seat belt not retracting fully/slow

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,470 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake release/application uneven

nsf tyre slight side wall damage

osf brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2015 34,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake release/application uneven

nsf tyre slight side wall damage

osf brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,518 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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EK06 YPX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK06 YPX, 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 EK06 YPX registered?

EK06 YPX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 YPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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