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YL06 JRV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,831 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 86,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 85,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,226 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 84,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,114 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system union onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper has a slight misting/residue suspected of being brake fluid, around the brake hose connection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,905 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,515 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,715 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 38,715 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,096 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,193 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 JRV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

YL06 JRV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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The MOT history for YL06 JRV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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