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FP06 YWB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,413 mi
Last recorded45,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 YWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,333 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 33,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 26,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,259 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,259 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,760 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 YWB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

FP06 YWB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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