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EU55 YPL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 98,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in A-zone <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 91,379 miles

under vehicle coated heavily in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspesnion components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 57,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 54,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 54,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,244 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,035 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 40,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 38,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,480 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 36,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,815 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 28,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 17,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 9,600 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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EU55 YPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EU55 YPL, 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 EU55 YPL registered?

EU55 YPL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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