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VK06 YYT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,210 mi
Last recorded132,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 129,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,725 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 126,716 miles

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

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

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 28 Jan 2022 122,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,615 miles

Rear rear suspension components started to rust but not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2020 119,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,216 miles

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

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

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

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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VK06 YYT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK06 YYT, 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 VK06 YYT registered?

VK06 YYT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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