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YC06 YBP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 90,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 90,024 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 corner ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 89,526 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 88,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 80,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,960 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,514 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,563 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,847 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 YBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

YC06 YBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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