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T21 NYF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,387 mi
Last recorded119,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 NYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,387 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 119,386 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2024 118,486 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 118,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 118,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle full of debris (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 117,344 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 117,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,345 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,175 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,513 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,513 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,362 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,015 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,305 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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T21 NYF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T21 NYF, 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 T21 NYF registered?

T21 NYF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2006.

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