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YS06 HYN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 HYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,883 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 75,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 75,049 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,043 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,612 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,612 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sunvisors fitted to the driver’s side, which cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (8.3.1b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,720 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HYN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS06 HYN, 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 YS06 HYN registered?

YS06 HYN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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