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YL06 JSX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,275 mi
Last recorded80,275 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 80,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 77,655 miles

underside corroded and undersealed

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 77,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 1 May 2024 74,988 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,557 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 69,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,652 miles

underneath of vehicle and all steering suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,720 miles

all steering suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,256 miles

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,417 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,820 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 JSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

YL06 JSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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