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YY06 FNK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,875 mi
Last recorded126,875 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 FNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 126,873 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 121,999 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 108,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,146 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,344 miles

all suspension bushes perished but have no movement

Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension bushes perished but have no movement

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 56,968 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 56,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 32,929 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,780 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,482 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 15,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 12,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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YY06 FNK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YY06 FNK, 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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YY06 FNK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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