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YC06 XYT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,469 mi
Last recorded55,469 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 55,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,506 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jan 2025 51,506 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Fail 18 Jan 2024 46,737 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 26 May 2022 35,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed underneath

Fail 14 May 2022 35,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,164 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 34,630 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 34,630 miles

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

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 33,484 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,763 miles

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Fail 10 Nov 2017 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,510 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inside faces of the discs

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,298 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,977 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 25,986 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,552 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XYT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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