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CX56 WBG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,988 mi
Last recorded127,988 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 WBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 127,988 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,979 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 124,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,084 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020 120,034 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills and inner arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,028 miles

front too rear floor and chassis covered underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2019 116,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,637 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 113,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,188 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,221 miles

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

both front discs inner faces pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,219 miles

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

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

both front discs inner faces pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,388 miles

Front 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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CX56 WBG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX56 WBG, 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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CX56 WBG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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