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YF06 RZV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,366 mi
Last recorded127,366 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 127,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front subframe and suspension corroded

noise from rear brakes when reversing and rear pads low advice inspection

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,363 miles

Offside Rear tyre nails inner x2

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension components general corrosion all over

Fail 23 Sep 2022 127,363 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre nails inner x2

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension components general corrosion all over

Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,415 miles

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

General surface corrosion rear subframe and some components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight grabbing

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm small cuts on tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 inner ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,991 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

General surface corrosion rear subframe and some components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight grabbing

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm small cuts on tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 inner ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50 16 ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

heat shield on exhaust rattling

Fail 11 Sep 2020 114,322 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50 16 ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

heat shield on exhaust rattling

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

whole the under body has been under seal

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,001 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification dust cover split bottom end (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 76,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2015 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,915 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,914 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,490 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 RZV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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