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YT06 ZGC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 ZGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,861 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 78,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,582 miles

o/s/r under sill corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 76,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,357 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,532 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,999 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 63,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking

front brake discs corroding

general corrosion to underside

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,609 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,607 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,585 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 53,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,125 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,693 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,836 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 28 Jul 2010 33,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,983 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 ZGC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YT06 ZGC, 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 YT06 ZGC registered?

YT06 ZGC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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