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FP06 YVV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,600 mi
Last recorded83,600 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 79,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,950 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 78,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cooling fan innop? OVERHEATED during EGT

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,700 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,268 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,628 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,139 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 59,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,755 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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FP06 YVV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVV, 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 FP06 YVV registered?

FP06 YVV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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