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WH05 PSY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 PSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,393 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 58,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,988 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 52,608 miles

cut in outside wall of nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,918 miles

cut in outside wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,429 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil,only just passes.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,425 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil,only just passes.

offside front brake is slightly binding

oil leaking from rear diff.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,508 miles

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

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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WH05 PSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WH05 PSY, 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 WH05 PSY registered?

WH05 PSY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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