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YB06 YJY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,338 mi
Last recorded39,338 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,451 miles

anti roll bar dust covers starting to perishing osf and both rear

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,819 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 36,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 36,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 22,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,990 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 YJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

YB06 YJY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 YJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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