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WG56 BVX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 58,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,138 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,453 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 43,446 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 34 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 39,071 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 39,071 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,971 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded inner surfaces.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 32,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,902 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,649 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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WG56 BVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG56 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG56 BVX registered?

WG56 BVX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is WG56 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 BVX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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