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YA06 PLO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,538 mi
Last recorded51,538 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 PLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,723 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 50,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 47,980 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,384 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 47,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,914 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,816 miles

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

inner side walls of tyres spilting & cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,822 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,977 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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YA06 PLO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA06 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA06 PLO registered?

YA06 PLO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is YA06 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA06 PLO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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