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YF06 EJV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 EJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2021 120,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 120,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 119,025 miles

rear under vehicle under sealed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chip (0.1 (b))

front sub frame under sealed

Pass 22 May 2019 119,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chipped (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

rear under vehicle corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 118,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread chipped (0.1 (b))

front sub frame corroded

rear under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 113,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 112,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 107,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,255 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,049 miles

front wiper blades split but still clearing the screen.

slight corrosion around rear number plate lamps.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 26,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,093 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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YF06 EJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF06 EJV, 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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YF06 EJV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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