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WF06 OSZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 OSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 77,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly misty

Fail 11 Jul 2024 72,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly misty

Pass 6 Jul 2023 69,056 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Fail 6 Jul 2023 69,056 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 5 Jul 2022 64,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 64,803 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,669 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,715 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,179 miles

Offside Front seat belt poor recoil

front brake pads approx. 75% worn

rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,379 miles

O/S & N/S seat belts have poor recoil

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn to O/S 2.7mm N/S 2.4mm & both very low on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2017 50,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

O/S & N/S seat belts have poor recoil

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn to O/S 2.7mm N/S 2.4mm & both very low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2016 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,893 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,087 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,436 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,211 miles

poor recoil on O/S seat belt

Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,211 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

poor recoil on O/S seat belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,527 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 OSZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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