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SM06 YVT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,489 mi
Last recorded54,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 YVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,014 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 50,991 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 40,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 30,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 30,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 29,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 29,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 28,900 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate poor

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear break pads look low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,147 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear pads look low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,034 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,973 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

N/S/F wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

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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SM06 YVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 SM06 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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What year was SM06 YVT registered?

SM06 YVT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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