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EY06 ULF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,281 mi
Last recorded36,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ULF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 35,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 34,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 33,769 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 33,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,009 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205/45/17 88W Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 31,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205/45/17 88W Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Area (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,834 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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EY06 ULF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY06 ULF, 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 EY06 ULF registered?

EY06 ULF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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