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WG06 ALU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 ALU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 60,624 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,564 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 58,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,442 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,788 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,512 miles

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)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split and smear screen.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,723 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,566 miles

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

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to 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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WG06 ALU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG06 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

WG06 ALU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is WG06 ALU safe to buy?

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