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EA55 WBU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,624 mi
Last recorded52,624 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 52,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underfloor corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,545 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,154 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,809 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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EA55 WBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA55 WBU, 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 EA55 WBU registered?

EA55 WBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is EA55 WBU safe to buy?

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