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YE06 FFX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 FFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,323 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 28 Jun 2018 64,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to 2mm

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,841 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre close to 2mm

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 54,750 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn/coroded

Pass 27 May 2016 46,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 46,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,762 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 16,218 miles

rear brake discs coroded at back.

Pass 4 May 2011 13,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 13,590 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 11,086 miles

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 9,047 miles

inner faces of front discs started to corrode

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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YE06 FFX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE06 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE06 FFX registered?

YE06 FFX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is YE06 FFX safe to buy?

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