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YE06 RLU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,403 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including all associated suspension arms/linkages. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,144 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,696 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,131 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 52,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,553 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2008 26,491 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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YE06 RLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE06 RLU, 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 YE06 RLU registered?

YE06 RLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is YE06 RLU safe to buy?

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