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WJ06 YXY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 YXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 108,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 104,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 102,443 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,856 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 15 Jun 2022 101,852 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS TO OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (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 4 Jun 2021 98,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS

Fail 4 Jun 2021 98,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,289 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS

Fail 2 Jul 2019 96,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,856 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,329 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre misshapen on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre misshapen on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,828 miles

Boot area wet.

Both seat belts retract slowly.

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

Nearside seat belt wet.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also scratches to the inside. (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 69,352 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,439 miles

light scratching on windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 3 May 2012 43,479 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

small amount of pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 14 May 2011 24,834 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 24,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 1,286 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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WJ06 YXY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ06 YXY, 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 WJ06 YXY registered?

WJ06 YXY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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