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YC06 AOG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,725 mi
Last recorded37,725 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 AOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 37,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) missing Braking surface separated from brake pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,828 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 35,828 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 34,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 31,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 29,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 26,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,997 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 23,997 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly 41% (3.7.B.4)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Front brake has slight bind

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,523 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,574 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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YC06 AOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC06 AOG, 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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YC06 AOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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