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YA55 NLK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 NLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,358 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

rear subframe corroded

small play o/s/r drop link

Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,358 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

rear subframe corroded

small play o/s/r drop link

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,533 miles

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 100,533 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,570 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 93,525 miles

Central Brake performance not tested DUE TO FRONT PADS (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION UNIT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,655 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,460 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quadrant (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quadrant (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,950 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 49,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,062 miles

front pads worn to limit

rear pads worn to limit and rear discs badly corroded and only just passes

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,089 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 25,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 9,254 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 9,254 miles

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

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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YA55 NLK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YA55 NLK, 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 YA55 NLK registered?

YA55 NLK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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