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YR06 YUT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 74,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 74,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 70,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lazy (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,216 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,300 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YR06 YUT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR06 YUT, 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 YR06 YUT registered?

YR06 YUT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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