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WF06 LWN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 LWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 106,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 104,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 102,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 96,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,103 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,917 miles

Front suspension components

Rear suspension components rusty

o/s and n/s rear inner sills rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,746 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,623 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,002 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,542 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,038 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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WF06 LWN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WF06 LWN, 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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WF06 LWN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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