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YY55 UUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 101,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,079 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE IN SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting HOLE IN SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 85,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,102 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 82,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 78,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 71,593 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 43,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,218 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,173 miles

N/s wiper blade is split.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 20,915 miles

engine under tray fitted limited view of steering.

rear brake balance poor.

wipers smearing slightly.

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 UUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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