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AV06 WHZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 WHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,030 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 51,027 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,626 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,512 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracking/tread outer edge cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,655 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 25,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 19,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 16,067 miles

front brake discs lightly pitting[inner faces]

rear wheel arch inner wings dirty

Pass 21 May 2009 11,920 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

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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AV06 WHZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV06 WHZ, 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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AV06 WHZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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