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YY06 WUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 97,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 87,175 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,544 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 54,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,341 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

o/s rear brake disc slightly rusty on outter surface

Pass 22 May 2012 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,912 miles

front brake discs partially scored / pitted on inner faces

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,950 miles

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

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 WUX 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 80%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2006.

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