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WJ06 VNM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 154,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 142,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 142,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - O/S/F - O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 137,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - O/S/F - O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 126,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,186 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear rear sub frame corroded

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 113,674 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 113,674 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 100,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 90,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise n/s/r brake binding

Pass 20 May 2013 71,211 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 58,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 55,094 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2010 46,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,269 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 VNM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

WJ06 VNM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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