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YH06 YFF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Fail 15 May 2025 66,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system replace both copper washers suspect leaking from there (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 56,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 56,626 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Nearside front binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear floor/ Sill closing panal corroded and holed O/S and N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rears heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both low adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Could do with refinishing/ polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades causing slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,995 miles

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

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

advice all rear suspension parts have corrosion

advice under body corrosion and to both rear outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,390 miles

Both Offside Rear and Nearside Rear tyres are worn close to legal limit.

Nearside rear wheel dragging slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,392 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,392 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,497 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,840 miles

1/rear brake discs rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,803 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,876 miles

all tyres wearing on outer section

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,950 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,950 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,795 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 YFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YFF, 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 YFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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