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WA56 CCY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 99,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension components at rear have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,127 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 87,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,650 miles

Nearside Rear damage to side wall rear nearside tyre.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,966 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,543 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,077 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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WA56 CCY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WA56 CCY, 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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WA56 CCY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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