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YD06 AOB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 AOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 59,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 58,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,823 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 51,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 48,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nsr lamp unit has condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 27,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,273 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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YD06 AOB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YD06 AOB, 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 YD06 AOB registered?

YD06 AOB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2006.

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