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YJ06 ZYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 ZYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,740 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 86,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,010 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,554 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills/archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,306 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 53,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 8,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,106 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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YJ06 ZYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ06 ZYB, 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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YJ06 ZYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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