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FP06 WDG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,475 mi
Last recorded77,475 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 WDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light surface rust on all suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,274 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded, also coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,105 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 75,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,570 miles

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,220 miles

All brake discs have surfgace corrosion (from lack of use?)

NSR and OSR inner sill areas corroded (requires attention)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Fonrt and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 73,220 miles

All brake discs have surfgace corrosion (from lack of use?)

NSR and OSR inner sill areas corroded (requires attention)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Fonrt and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NSF and OSF washer jets blocked (repaired at time of test) (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,043 miles

Advise, windscreen wipers smearing

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise, windscreen wipers smearing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,093 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,978 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,640 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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FP06 WDG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP06 WDG, 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 FP06 WDG registered?

FP06 WDG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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