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YB06 FNJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,764 mi
Last recorded51,764 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 FNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 51,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 46,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,357 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 44,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,477 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 40,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disks inner surfaces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres have started to crack dot codes 2010

rear exhaust support brackets are corroded but not insecure around welds on some parts of the system is corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,961 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disks inner surfaces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres have started to crack dot codes 2010

rear exhaust support brackets are corroded but not insecure around welds on some parts of the system is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 37,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 36,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,249 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,345 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

front tyre's getting low on outter edge 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FNJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YB06 FNJ, 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 YB06 FNJ registered?

YB06 FNJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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