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WA06 RSX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing drop links stabilizer rods (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing drop links stabilizer rods (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general all over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 87,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 86,907 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 81,506 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of car

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,618 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,994 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,111 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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WA06 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA06 RSX, 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 WA06 RSX registered?

WA06 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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