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SL56 WNY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 WNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,219 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,271 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 79,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also on 3mm (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places also Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,209 miles

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

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

brake pedal creeped initially!!!

Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,152 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,328 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2013 57,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 48,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL56 WNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SL56 WNY, 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 SL56 WNY registered?

SL56 WNY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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