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YS06 HYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 HYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,740 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 109,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,268 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,067 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 96,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,795 miles

Rear both side rear tyres cracked

os front tyre cracked

under body covered with under seal

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,469 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 75,352 miles

Both inner sills and Rear wheel arches covered heavily with sealant, Unable to assess.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2018 75,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 73,248 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 68,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,752 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)

deterioration of offside rear brake disc.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,924 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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YS06 HYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS06 HYB, 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 YS06 HYB registered?

YS06 HYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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