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WK06 YFW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,369 mi
Last recorded28,369 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 YFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,075 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 27 Mar 2025 27,075 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,575 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 22 Mar 2024 25,575 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 23,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 22,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,517 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 22,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 22,255 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,625 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 20,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,841 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 19,841 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,058 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 17,640 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 17,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 16,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,416 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,518 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 9,518 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,263 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 7,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 5,695 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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WK06 YFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WK06 YFW, 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 WK06 YFW registered?

WK06 YFW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WK06 YFW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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