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WG06 EGE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,495 mi
Last recorded34,495 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 EGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 34,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 34,482 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 34,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,420 miles

Brake discs corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2022 34,420 miles

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

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

Brake discs corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroding

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Rear all suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2021 34,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES/boots split/perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended slow/non returning (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower cross member corroding

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Rear all suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 34,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,171 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,951 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper split

Fail 20 Sep 2014 33,810 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside wiper split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,444 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,444 miles

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,116 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 9 Mar 2011 30,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise all four brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,541 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 EGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EGE, 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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WG06 EGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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