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EK06 YRS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 YRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 70,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,557 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,876 miles

corrosion on all 4 shocks / corrosion on suspension units x sub frames / slight under body corrosion / rear brake discs corroding /

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,995 miles

corrosion on shocks / corrosion on suspension units / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,719 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 51,633 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,209 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre sealant missing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,029 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

rear number plate starting to fade

small knock o/s rear antiroll bar area

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,931 miles

o/s rear tyre down to 4mm centre of tread

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 5 May 2009 21,964 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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EK06 YRS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK06 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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