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Y66 ALA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,975 mi
Last recorded39,975 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 ALA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 26,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 23,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,024 miles

Rear both rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces but passed brake test requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,434 miles

Rear rear discs corroded on inner faces but not effecting brake results

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,378 miles

wipers split at ends

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,687 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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Y66 ALA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y66 ALA, 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 Y66 ALA registered?

Y66 ALA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is Y66 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 ALA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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