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WD55 LWU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,382 mi
Last recorded39,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 LWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,382 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 39,378 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 33,916 miles

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

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

under body has been wax oiled

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 32,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,080 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,669 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension has light corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,098 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non obligatory mirror missing on nearside door

Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,506 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 15,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 13,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 11,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,653 miles

offside rear outer lense damaged

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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WD55 LWU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WD55 LWU, 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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WD55 LWU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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