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YJ06 XCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 XCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated and slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 81,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,942 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,314 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 76,313 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,232 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,723 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,724 miles

inner face of front discs corodded.

inner face of rear discs corodded

small split in o/s wiper rubber.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,724 miles

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

inner face of front discs corodded.

inner face of rear discs corodded

small split in o/s wiper rubber.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,942 miles

Front 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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YJ06 XCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ06 XCU, 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 YJ06 XCU registered?

YJ06 XCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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