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YC06 STX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 STX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 78,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,001 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 73,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 51,472 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 32,863 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,251 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges, rear tyres down to 3mm - 4mm

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

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

Suggest wheel alignment

Fail 29 Sep 2010 13,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,764 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 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 STX, 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 STX registered?

YC06 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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