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YY06 RSU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,746 mi
Last recorded83,746 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 RSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,142 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,902 miles

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,728 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,210 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,208 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,119 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,734 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,159 miles

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

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 RSU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RSU, 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 YY06 RSU registered?

YY06 RSU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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