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WU06 YNP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 YNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 98,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,346 miles

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2025 98,336 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

under body has light corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked badly but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,793 miles

rear floor and subframe slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear floor and subframe slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,803 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,724 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,671 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,671 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 71,109 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,776 miles

rear pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,576 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,116 miles

cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre. no cords exposed

offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,193 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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WU06 YNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU06 YNP, 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 WU06 YNP registered?

WU06 YNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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