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YL06 EPU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,063 mi
Last recorded47,063 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 EPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,494 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 40,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,064 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,854 miles

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

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 EPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL06 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

YL06 EPU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is YL06 EPU safe to buy?

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