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YP06 DPO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 tyres worn and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 154,282 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

unable to check sill due to covers

Fail 6 Feb 2025 154,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

unable to check sill due to covers

Pass 2 Feb 2024 145,912 miles

n/s front upper suspension arm bushes perished

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 145,859 miles

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

both front upper suspension arm bushes perished

sill covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,819 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,805 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 111,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,844 miles

all tyre valves cracking

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,056 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,056 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,042 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight bind n/s/f brake and inner front pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,315 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,752 miles

phone carrier removed from screen

rear pads approx 80% worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,409 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,716 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,903 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YP06 DPO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 YP06 DPO, 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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YP06 DPO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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