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YB06 NYM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,825 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear GENRAL CRRISION

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,880 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 69,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 63,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,650 miles

Both front wipers smear

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,923 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,422 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,053 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NYM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

YB06 NYM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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