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V4 YOT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,861 mi
Last recorded97,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 YOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,861 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,078 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 89,078 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,080 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,270 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,493 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,497 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 54,260 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V4 YOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V4 YOT, 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 V4 YOT registered?

V4 YOT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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