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YG06 CUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 CUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 115,146 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 113,743 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 112,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 111,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 107,524 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes front + rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,675 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,900 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 96,174 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,054 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald outside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,428 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 CUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CUX, 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 YG06 CUX registered?

YG06 CUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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