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YF06 RZL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 RZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,899 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 57,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,343 miles

CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,384 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 53,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,662 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly when rotating by hand

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,348 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,348 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,238 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 RZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YF06 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

YF06 RZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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