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YD06 MYO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 MYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 139,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 139,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 135,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Mar 2021 127,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 124,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 124,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,801 miles

Nearside Rear evidence of brake overheating

Fail 18 Apr 2018 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached at ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear evidence of brake overheating

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,197 miles

centre exhaust silencer blowing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,197 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer blowing

Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust silencer blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,202 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,135 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,478 miles

front brake pads wearing low front discs in poor condition on inner face rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,478 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low front discs in poor condition on inner face rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,090 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Mar 2010 220,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,952 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 MYO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YD06 MYO, 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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YD06 MYO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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