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YP06 DRO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,345 miles

Front and rear chassis suspension components generally corroded

NSR/OSR chassis sill generally covered undersealed

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,128 miles

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

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

underbody corroded nsr osr undersill covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,898 miles

under body corrision

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,912 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Sep 2020 83,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAKS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,538 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,591 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,122 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 67,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,790 miles

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,790 miles

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

BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 205 / 45 / 17 W

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,022 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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YP06 DRO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 YP06 DRO, 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 YP06 DRO registered?

YP06 DRO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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