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WG56 CEV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,838 mi
Last recorded40,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 40,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,667 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 35,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 33,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 29,131 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. less than 10mm. Not effecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 27,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (underneath vehicle , mainly at rear) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front brake slight binding (front brake disc corroded)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Driver seat belt retracting mechanism worn

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust metal hangers/bracket heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,753 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath vehicle , mainly at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,655 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 23,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,367 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,263 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2010 12,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,037 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CEV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

WG56 CEV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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