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EX06 WUL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 WUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 46,546 miles

advised slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,496 miles

advised gen corrosion to front rear suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,953 miles

Rear Brake disc,s have slight corrosion

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,208 miles

advised rear brake pads worn low

advised rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 42,690 miles

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,283 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both seat belts slow to retract

Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,409 miles

advised front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,472 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 23,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,707 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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EX06 WUL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX06 WUL, 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 EX06 WUL registered?

EX06 WUL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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