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YF06 FVU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,705 mi
Last recorded39,705 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 FVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 39,405 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,334 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 39,334 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 38,245 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 38,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,638 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,866 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,413 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 34,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,057 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 33,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,515 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 26,513 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,800 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 FVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FVU, 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 YF06 FVU registered?

YF06 FVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YF06 FVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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