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YB06 YHT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 69,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 68,683 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 68,673 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,083 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 63,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,067 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded but no holes or weak

Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,376 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,249 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,701 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 51,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,016 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,135 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 YHT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

YB06 YHT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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