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YD06 HCT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 HCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower wishbone arm bushes at the front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All under vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower wishbone arm bushyes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 96,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower wishbone arm bushyes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,270 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism worn

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism worn

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,733 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,733 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,595 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,798 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,858 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,913 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,532 miles

windscreen cracked at nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,000 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 HCT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HCT, 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 HCT registered?

YD06 HCT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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