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WG06 ZNX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,197 mi
Last recorded95,197 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 86,672 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

heat sheild resting on cat

Pass 18 Feb 2023 78,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,585 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,359 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

os handbrake low performance

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,860 miles

Both rear drop links slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm on outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,305 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,815 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,812 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,444 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 36,714 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,274 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 ZNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

WG06 ZNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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The MOT history for WG06 ZNX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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