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YB06 DHO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,167 mi
Last recorded59,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 DHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 58,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 57,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,554 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,547 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,938 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked to free off (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,474 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,074 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,133 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,579 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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YB06 DHO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 YB06 DHO, 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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YB06 DHO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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