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FP06 YVT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel and metal brake pipes covered in grease

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,718 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s. o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames quite rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2023 89,918 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear floor and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear suspension quite rusty

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,581 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,020 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,417 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls.

both rear drop-link gaitors starting too perish.

o/s/ftyre worn low on edge

passenger air bag deactivated

rear pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2014 44,238 miles

rear pads wearing low.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,346 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,161 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 30,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 30,143 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 26,135 miles

o/s/r outer c.v. gaiter cut

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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FP06 YVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 FP06 YVT, 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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FP06 YVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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