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YU06 BYF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU06 BYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,180 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,320 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,852 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 61,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,568 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,356 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,388 miles

Front and rear anti-roll bar link rods worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,098 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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YU06 BYF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YU06 BYF, 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 YU06 BYF registered?

YU06 BYF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is YU06 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU06 BYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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