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WJ06 VMX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,536 mi
Last recorded64,536 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,536 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,269 miles

Rear Inner sills rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear minor corrosion to inner sills

Fail 12 Mar 2020 52,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear minor corrosion to inner sills

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,446 miles

All four tyres unevenly worn

Rear Sills minor corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,973 miles

All tyres unevenly worn

Rear Minor corrosion to rear sills

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres unevenly worn

Rear Minor corrosion to rear sills

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,930 miles

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

Minor corrosion to both rear sills

Rear both Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,485 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,474 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,603 miles

osr nsr inner sills rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,166 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

front pads worn

rear pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,213 miles

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

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

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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WJ06 VMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ06 VMX, 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 WJ06 VMX registered?

WJ06 VMX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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