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YU06 LFL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,371 mi
Last recorded103,371 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU06 LFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,371 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 103,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30 cm of rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded within 30 cm of rear subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,389 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 92,883 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 85,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 58,797 miles

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

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2012 53,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 49,202 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on outer bands205/45ZR17 88W

Pass 10 May 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,661 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 LFL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LFL, 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 YU06 LFL registered?

YU06 LFL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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