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WG06 YBA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 98,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,229 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,975 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,883 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not returning properly. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.5 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,155 miles

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,492 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,463 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,557 miles

rear tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,817 miles

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,410 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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WG06 YBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG06 YBA, 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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WG06 YBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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