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WJ06 VNF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 132,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 131,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,777 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 115,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,410 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 104,408 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,288 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,685 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,548 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,076 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,076 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,488 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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WJ06 VNF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 WJ06 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

WJ06 VNF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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