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YH06 STX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,030 mi
Last recorded84,030 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 STX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 84,030 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 84,025 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/Inner lower arch (Marked yellow) (sill covers fitted not showing full extent of corrosion ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/Inner lower arch (Marked yellow) (sill covers fitted not showing full extent of corrosion ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,577 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 83,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,208 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,751 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,880 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,959 miles

covers

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 63,677 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 63,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,094 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,094 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 23 Mar 2009 34,104 miles

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

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

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 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH06 STX, 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 YH06 STX registered?

YH06 STX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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