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YK06 UYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

42,837 mi
Last recorded42,837 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 UYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 43,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 42,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,121 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,120 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected undersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,930 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

d/s rear brake disc scored

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

d/s rear brakes slighty binding not excessive at point of test

n/s rear tie rod play not exceive at point of test

n/s washer aim on windscreen low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,064 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,279 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

outer edge of n/s/f tyre nearly bald

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

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

outer edge of n/s/f tyre nearly bald

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,168 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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YK06 UYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YK06 UYA, 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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YK06 UYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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