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YH06 SSV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 SSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,460 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 115,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 88,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,158 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,322 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,664 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,664 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,179 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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YH06 SSV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH06 SSV registered?

YH06 SSV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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