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WG06 VDO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 VDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,516 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 102,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 98,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Os front brake disc is discoloured

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip in screen

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Washer spray poor

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,122 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,576 miles

Front tyre treads are starting to perish on inner edges

Ns rear brake performance is slightly low

Rear suspension arm boots are perishing

Stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,081 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,999 miles

Rear suspension support arm is corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension support arm is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 74,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,989 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 4.5mm

Os anti roll bar drop link has a movement

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,351 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,183 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 29,248 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,990 miles

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

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 VDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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