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YB06 YJP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 114,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,285 miles

Offside seatbelt slow to return

Rear subframe rusty in areas

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,942 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody subframes rusty in places

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,938 miles

Rear underside/sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,058 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 106,045 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor/wheel arch excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside screen wash not working but offside supplying good enough flow for both sides

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 103,848 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated x 2 (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wall perishd

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,657 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,657 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 90,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,437 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake disc pitted and worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc pitted and worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,019 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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