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YA55 URZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,305 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on exhaust weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 75,298 miles

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

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak on exhaust weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,726 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,363 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 73,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,383 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,383 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,650 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 69,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,423 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 31 May 2016 67,790 miles

anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 60,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,329 miles

slight damage to front bumper at offside.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight damage to front bumper at offside.

Pass 3 May 2012 48,473 miles

accident damage to front bumper at offside.

Fail 2 May 2012 48,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

accident damage to front bumper at offside.

inner face of both front brake discs badly corroded.

inner face of both rear brake discs badly corroded.

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 18 May 2011 43,098 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to front bumper at offside.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

nearside front fog lamp loose.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,853 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,853 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,546 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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YA55 URZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 URZ, 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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YA55 URZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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