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WF56 OAW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 OAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,384 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,036 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2024 66,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2023 63,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty underneath

Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty underneath

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,586 miles

Some corrosion on brake hose ferrules.

Surface rust on all brake discs.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,932 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

n/s mirror taped up

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,690 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Oct 2016 45,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,797 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,795 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 May 2014 31,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 29,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,008 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,708 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 OAW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

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

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