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FM06 YZA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 YZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,184 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubbers perished

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,149 miles

both front head lights faded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,062 miles

both front head lights faded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 93,062 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor holed chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front head lights faded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,055 miles

advise tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2022 91,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 89,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 88,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 88,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 85,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 83,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,365 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 65,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,921 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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FM06 YZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FM06 YZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM06 YZA registered?

FM06 YZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is FM06 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 YZA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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