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YY55 UUP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,726 mi
Last recorded87,726 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 85,791 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,729 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,028 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 79,028 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,888 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,717 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/50r16)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (205/50r16)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,895 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,895 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs badly pitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,848 miles

rear brake discs getting corroded.

slight play in rear a/roll bar links

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,070 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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YY55 UUP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YY55 UUP, 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 YY55 UUP registered?

YY55 UUP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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