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WG06 VDR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,563 mi
Last recorded53,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,563 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 53,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 51,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 46,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 41,843 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,190 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 38,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 35,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 33,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 31,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 31,141 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,573 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 25,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 25,874 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 26,440 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 19,579 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,933 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 22 Jun 2011 15,933 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,062 miles

Nail in offside front 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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WG06 VDR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 WG06 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

WG06 VDR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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