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YC06 VLA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 99,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,411 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 97,409 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component likely to become detached wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,896 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,823 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,083 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both seat belts are slow to retrack

Pass 27 May 2011 59,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 38,217 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 VLA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

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

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