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WA06 AUO

2006 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX562,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 AUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,850 miles

All suspension generally corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension generally corroded

exhaust generally corroded

exhaust heat shield starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,875 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,873 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,803 miles

Offside seat belt slow at retracting

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside seat belt slow at retracting

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,035 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,956 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,401 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,143 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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WA06 AUO is a 2006 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA06 AUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA06 AUO is a 2006 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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