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YE06 VRM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 VRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,048 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 117,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 109,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on front suspension components

general corrosion on rear suspension components

nearside and offside head lamps outer lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 8 Sep 2023 106,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on front suspension components

general corrosion on rear suspension components

nearside and offside head lamps outer lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 104,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 104,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 99,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 95,832 miles

Both front tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,427 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 72,019 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 183,172 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

offside and nearside front tyre wear

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

offside and nearside front tyre wear

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,617 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 VRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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