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YB06 YHV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 66,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 66,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,999 miles

Front Front suspension and components generally corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear suspension and components generally corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 59,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front suspension and components generally corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear suspension and components generally corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,594 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside underside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 52,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 52,314 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,815 miles

Both front tyre started to perishing/cracking slightly between treads

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 48,814 miles

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

Both front tyre started to perishing/cracking slightly between treads

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive generally corroded underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,213 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 46,213 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside generally corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,641 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 43,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,178 miles

vehicle under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 39,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,155 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 YHV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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