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FD06 WYU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 WYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,015 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Bothy Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 84,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,983 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

O/S/F Seat belt retraction weak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 80,983 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F Seat belt retraction weak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 60,192 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 60,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,282 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,279 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,487 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

o/s/n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished

o/s/n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,556 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre has cracking between treads

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,585 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 26,105 miles

n/s front wheel outer rim slightly damaged legal at test

Fail 19 May 2011 26,105 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front wheel outer rim slightly damaged legal at test

Pass 20 May 2010 21,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,578 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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FD06 WYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FD06 WYU, 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 FD06 WYU registered?

FD06 WYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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