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WA06 RTV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 84,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 84,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength see chalk mark (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy underseal on many components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy underseal on many components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,272 miles

inspection of underneath of car hindered by underseal

Fail 22 Sep 2021 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inspection of underneath of car hindered by underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,854 miles

All underside covered in underseal

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,854 miles

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

All underside covered in underseal

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sub frame front mounting areas/chassis/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,488 miles

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

various areas of surface rust beneath vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under rear of vehicle.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,118 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under rear of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,439 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,961 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 RTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WA06 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

WA06 RTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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