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YF06 LLM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,091 mi
Last recorded87,091 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 LLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 87,091 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer at pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing suspension arm ball joint - split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing suspension arm ball joint - split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer at pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,329 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,209 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 69,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,522 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,375 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,752 miles

Front subframe and associated suspension and braking parts corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and associated suspension and braking parts corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 55,752 miles

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

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

Front subframe and associated suspension and braking parts corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and associated suspension and braking parts corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,514 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,589 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,909 miles

N/S front wiper Split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,662 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 LLM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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