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YB06 NZA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 76,002 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,150 miles

offside seat belt slow at retracting

Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 15,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB06 NZA registered?

YB06 NZA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 NZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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