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WJ55 OFM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 126,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,681 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,373 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2018 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,563 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,624 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,712 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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WJ55 OFM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ55 OFM, 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 WJ55 OFM registered?

WJ55 OFM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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