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WF56 VNX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,554 mi
Last recorded60,554 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall, obviously was under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,853 miles

both rear sub frame torsion bars corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,488 miles

nearside + offside rear supsension strut braces corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2021 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front + nearside + offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

nearside + offside rear supsension strut braces corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2020 45,418 miles

nearside + offside rear suspension brace arms corroding .

Fail 16 Jan 2020 45,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside + offside rear suspension brace arms corroding .

Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,517 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,371 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad starting to wear thin.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,973 miles

all shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WF56 VNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF56 VNX registered?

WF56 VNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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