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YR06 YVO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,534 miles

Front registration plate mounting moved to cover grill. Massively reducing air flow to cool engine.

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

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

Rear brake disks slightly corroded

Suspension modified (Low an hard). Exhaust modified (Larger and louder) Different alloy wheels and rear fitted on spacer.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,434 miles

Larger bore exhaust fitted, slightly louder than original

Suspension modified low and hard

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier UNLESS CAR SHOULD ROLL (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both HAVE EXCESSIVE CRACKING OF SIDE WALL and both 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 84,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Outer door sill covers fitted Unable to check for corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,495 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 83,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,832 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,830 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped in two (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front subframe and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges, perishing and cracking.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edges, perishing and cracking.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 82,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 82,145 miles

Underside rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,344 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 81,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,319 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,859 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,765 miles

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 22 Mar 2011 40,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,713 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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YR06 YVO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YR06 YVO, 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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YR06 YVO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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