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YE06 RVW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 RVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,267 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 104,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 104,042 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 103,987 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,509 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,923 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,923 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,016 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 RVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RVW, 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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YE06 RVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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