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YY06 OCU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,647 mi
Last recorded19,647 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 OCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 19,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 19,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 18,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 16,162 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 15,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,181 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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YY06 OCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY06 OCU, 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 YY06 OCU registered?

YY06 OCU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2006.

Is YY06 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 OCU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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