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WG06 ZNZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,632 mi
Last recorded132,632 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 132,632 miles

n\s\r & o\s\r inner sills rusty at the rear

Fail 26 Jan 2026 132,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction opaque strip at top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

n\s\r & o\s\r inner sills rusty at the rear

Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,759 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 124,715 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 122,255 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,390 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill area not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill area not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,128 miles

both headlamp lens pitted

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2020 115,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens pitted

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,907 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine and sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine and sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 88,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 85,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 76,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,605 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,708 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,701 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 ZNZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

WG06 ZNZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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