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YT06 KCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 KCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 93,155 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,022 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip, not in zone’A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 92,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone ‘A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades poor

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,773 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear section of inner sill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear section of inner sill (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone ‘A’ (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 80,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 63,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,677 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,677 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,162 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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YT06 KCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YT06 KCU, 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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YT06 KCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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