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SP06 YPU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 131,484 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in body shoots (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,569 miles

underside corroded rear subframe

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,854 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at weld (7.1.2)

Rear both slight bind

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,854 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at weld (7.1.2)

Rear both slight bind

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 98,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 77,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2011 77,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,576 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,151 miles

nearside front wiper starting to tear

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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SP06 YPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP06 YPU, 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 SP06 YPU registered?

SP06 YPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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