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YL06 GYU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,493 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,810 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s & os rear antiroll bar links worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,898 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s & o/s rear antiroll bar links have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,466 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,863 miles

front discs pitted

front pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 30,863 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs pitted

front pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,886 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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YL06 GYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

YL06 GYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 GYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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