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YG06 BWH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,213 mi
Last recorded99,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 BWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 99,213 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 999 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,998 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe/suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,239 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,164 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,021 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,944 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 30,514 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 25,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,800 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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YG06 BWH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG06 BWH, 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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YG06 BWH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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