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WA56 CEJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 CEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,727 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,309 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 65,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,100 miles

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

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

both front and near side rear tyres side wall perishing

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,864 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 22,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads appear to be wearing low.

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside wiper smearing.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,820 miles

brake pads appear to be wearing low.

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside wiper smearing.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,862 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 17,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WA56 CEJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 CEJ, 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 WA56 CEJ registered?

WA56 CEJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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