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YL06 CWA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,294 mi
Last recorded98,294 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 CWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 96,666 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 96,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Cross member showing signs of corrosion.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,368 miles

Extremely modified vehicle.

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,485 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,418 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 75,441 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,222 miles

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

o/s/r brake bind

rear inner/outer sills,rear chassis,subframes/suspension-corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,608 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,884 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,884 miles

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

Both rear brake discs burnt

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,548 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,661 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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YL06 CWA 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 77.3%.

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 YL06 CWA, 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 YL06 CWA registered?

YL06 CWA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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