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YC06 MZL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 MZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,460 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 83,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 60,092 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 51,509 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 44,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 44,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,826 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,813 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 28,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MZL, 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 YC06 MZL registered?

YC06 MZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YC06 MZL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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