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EK06 YRL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,034 mi
Last recorded68,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,034 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 68,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sills both sides weakened by corrosion close to rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,162 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill risers. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight occasional knock heard from possibly N/S/R? but no fault found.

Pass 28 May 2024 62,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 61,798 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 61,798 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,070 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (inner very bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls (inner wall very bad) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,615 miles

VEHICLE OVERHEATED DURING FAST-IDLE EMISSIONS TEST. COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,182 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 49,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacing. (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 49,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise replacing. (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 46,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,624 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 38,070 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 38,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

multiple cuts in both rear tyres

n/s/f wiper deteriorating and split

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 22 May 2010 27,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

front tyres feathering on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

multiple cuts in both rear tyres

n/s/f wiper deteriorating and split

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 22,991 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 YRL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YRL, 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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EK06 YRL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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