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Y6 NYG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 NYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,091 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 84,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 78,679 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,122 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,697 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,054 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light flashing (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened N/S/R Droplink Knocking (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres Getting Low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened N/S/R Droplink Knocking (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Adjusted (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres Getting Low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,069 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,044 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,635 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,877 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,917 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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Y6 NYG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 Y6 NYG, 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 Y6 NYG registered?

Y6 NYG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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