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EK06 YRM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,067 mi
Last recorded196,067 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 196,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 195,826 miles

Emissions not tested note no oil showing on dipstick top up to do emission test excess smoke from exhaust stop test (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 2mm worn/wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisory eml warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 174,555 miles

slight smoke at tick over

Pass 16 Apr 2015 151,407 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 151,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 127,737 miles

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

dent o/s rear wheel inner rim worth keeping a check on

deterioration rear brake discs

n/s and o/s rear suspension top arm inner joint bushes looking worn worth keeping a check on

one brake pad o/s rear inner looks lower on material than rest

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joints knock

rear number plate fadeing

windscreen stone chipped n/s area

Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,737 miles

dent o/s rear wheel inner rim worth keeping a check on

deterioration rear brake discs

n/s and o/s rear suspension top arm inner joint bushes looking worn worth keeping a check on

one brake pad o/s rear inner looks lower on material than rest

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joints knock

rear number plate fadeing

windscreen stone chipped n/s area

Pass 20 Apr 2013 108,391 miles

chunk out of n/s rear tyre outer wall in reinforced area

dent o/s rear wheel inner rim

drivers seat belt requires assitance on recoil

small knocks rear end

windscreen stone chipped n/s and o/s areas

Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,680 miles

cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Apr 2010 61,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,146 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)

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

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 YRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

EK06 YRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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