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Y5 RUN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 RUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 92,348 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure within 30cm rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame strengthening bracket corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed at inner sill (area marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure sub frame support holed on upper edge (area marked) (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame strengthening bracket corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 86,250 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 84,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake bind when on jack

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,460 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,357 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,691 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 55,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,548 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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Y5 RUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y5 RUN, 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 Y5 RUN registered?

Y5 RUN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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The MOT history for Y5 RUN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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