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YE06 RUC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,043 mi
Last recorded86,043 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 76,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,554 miles

all 4 tyres perished and worn near to limits

Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,088 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 12 May 2015 39,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,277 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,246 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2012 33,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,843 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,424 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2009 25,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RUC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

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

Is YE06 RUC safe to buy?

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