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YL06 JTU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,984 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 92,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 89,179 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,010 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 87,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,123 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,085 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,084 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,617 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,576 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,576 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,832 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,172 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 JTU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

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

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