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AF06 WCL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,215 mi
Last recorded81,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 WCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perishing, front wearing low 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,131 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 52,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded heavily on surface from standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion to all components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking/perished in tread 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded heavily on surface from standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion to all components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking/perished in tread 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,088 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,504 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.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)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,020 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,808 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,025 miles

rear tyres very low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,567 miles

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,250 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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AF06 WCL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AF06 WCL, 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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AF06 WCL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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