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YC06 MZT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,400 mi
Last recorded62,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 MZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rear brakes binding! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely pad come apart from metal back!! (1.2.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and both rear brakes binding! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,287 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,889 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,993 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 51,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,429 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,417 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,390 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 MZT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC06 MZT, 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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What year was YC06 MZT registered?

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

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