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YX06 UYY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,940 mi
Last recorded82,940 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,940 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferules/pipes rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

surface rust underneath

Fail 17 Apr 2026 82,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferules/pipes rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brake binding

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

fuel cap seal perishing

surface rust underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,043 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 74,432 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 50,545 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,434 miles

n/s rear outer cv gaitor showing very slight signs of grease dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

o/s front screen stone chip damage in zone A legal at time of test

Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear outer cv gaitor very slight signs of grease dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

o/s front screen stone chip damaged in zone A but legal at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,333 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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YX06 UYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YX06 UYY, 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 YX06 UYY registered?

YX06 UYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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