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WF56 OAV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 OAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,861 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 71,857 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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,987 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 68,987 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,938 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under-body has been under sealed

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,252 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,884 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,928 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn on outer edges ;

screen chips

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody corrosion developing ;

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,273 miles

front tyres feathering on edges ;

rear brake discs heavily corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,552 miles

front tyres feathering on outer edges ;

rear brake discs heavily corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted ;

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,956 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,861 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,358 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 18,358 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,640 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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WF56 OAV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF56 OAV, 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 WF56 OAV registered?

WF56 OAV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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