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AO06 WKD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 WKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 127,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,609 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 111,609 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 Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 110,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower rear tie bar slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 108,497 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,653 miles

Offside Front brake binds slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,920 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 99,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,382 miles

windscreen cracked but does not effect view to the road

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,039 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,060 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,221 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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AO06 WKD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO06 WKD, 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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AO06 WKD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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