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WG06 ALO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 ALO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 37,140 miles

Front Slight play detected on Both N/S and O/S Steering

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 May 2026 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play detected on Both N/S and O/S Steering

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2025 36,285 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,882 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 May 2023 33,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face partially corroded

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension items underside.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension items underside.

Pass 23 May 2017 26,082 miles

all four brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 23 May 2017 26,082 miles

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

all four brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,535 miles

both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2016 25,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,348 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,182 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,734 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,409 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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WG06 ALO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WG06 ALO, 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 WG06 ALO registered?

WG06 ALO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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