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WF06 WHX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,508 miles

Offside Rear outer wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,421 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,750 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,872 miles

underside corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,872 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,482 miles

underside rear corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,676 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,372 miles

slight bind nearside front wheel

Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,370 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 13 May 2017 38,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 31,938 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 31,938 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 30,234 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,268 miles

front wiper blades split

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 WHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF06 WHX, 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 WF06 WHX registered?

WF06 WHX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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