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YL55 JFZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,824 mi
Last recorded43,824 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 JFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 43,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 43,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,392 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 40,371 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear outer sills are corroded but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,390 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,259 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 38,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 35,801 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,619 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 26,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,687 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 24,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 22,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,842 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,672 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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YL55 JFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL55 JFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL55 JFZ registered?

YL55 JFZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 2006.

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