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YP06 KUJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,719 mi
Last recorded69,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 KUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,550 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 67,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 63,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 57,315 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,463 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,463 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 54,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 54,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 49,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall as chunk out

Pass 2 May 2012 35,574 miles

legal numberplates fitted over illegal numberplates

Fail 2 May 2012 35,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 25,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre scuffing outside edge

Pass 5 May 2010 25,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre scuffing outside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KUJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

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

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