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YH06 SSJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,637 mi
Last recorded75,637 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 SSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 74,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,494 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas showing signs of corrosion near to and around various suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,908 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas showing signs of corrosion near to and around various suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various areas showing signs of corrosion near to and around various suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,332 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 65,315 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% - Recommend Investigation (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr wheel slightly harder to turn than osr wheel - but not binding

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YH06 SSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YH06 SSJ, 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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YH06 SSJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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