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YE06 RUH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,516 mi
Last recorded50,516 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,516 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,283 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 49,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides rear sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 27,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,536 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,351 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 RUH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

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