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WG56 BVY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,161 mi
Last recorded97,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 97,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear showing corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 93,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 93,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,175 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 83,175 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,315 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 17 Dec 2020 61,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever cover loose

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,906 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,278 miles

O/S wiperblade split

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

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 BVY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG56 BVY, 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 WG56 BVY registered?

WG56 BVY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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