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CA06 WXL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 WXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion and spots that have been undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2023 100,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Various underbody corrosion and spots that have been undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,730 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,544 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 85,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,294 miles

Front tyres wearing

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,294 miles

Front tyres wearing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,934 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,197 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,196 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,467 miles

front pads low

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,170 miles

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

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

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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CA06 WXL 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 CA06 WXL, 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 CA06 WXL registered?

CA06 WXL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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