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WF06 OSR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 OSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,515 miles

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Charcoal canister mounting bracket is corroded badly

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat bolster main metal frame exposed and has sharp edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 152,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Lamp feels insecure and sits low in comparison with drivers side (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened As marked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/chassis area as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/chassis area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and chassis area as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/chassis area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock area at floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are smeary

Charcoal canister mounting bracket corroded badly

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses are deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sock mounting area at rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Outer sills condition not checked due to covers being fitted

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper inner front suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear front lower suspension arm mountings at subframe weakened in strength slightly due to corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat bolster main metal frame exposed and has sharp edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,079 miles

Both rear brake disc backing plates are corroded and deteriorated

Both rear inner sills have corrosion but not excessive

Charcoal canister mounting bracket corroded badly and weakened

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 148,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded at 36% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake disc backing plates are corroded and deteriorated

Both rear inner sills have corrosion but not excessive

Charcoal canister mounting bracket corroded badly and weakened

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

drivers seat worn out

rear brake back plates corroded away

rear susoension very muddy

Fail 27 Mar 2014 135,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

drivers seat worn out

rear brake back plates corroded away

rear susoension very muddy

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 131,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,159 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 117,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,650 miles

both rear tyres getting low

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,650 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads worn low

front number plate loose

os front tyre valve perished

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,989 miles

brake pads worn low

front number plate loose

os front tyre valve perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,879 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 OSR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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