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WJ56 DDY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,055 mi
Last recorded68,055 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 68,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 66,616 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 65,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 63,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 62,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 61,111 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall - advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 61,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall - advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 59,577 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

cross member behind front sub frame bent/dented

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,415 miles

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

damp around steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,993 miles

front brakes increase at slightly different rates , advise getting checked

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,531 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 38,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,900 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,157 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 21,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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WJ56 DDY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 WJ56 DDY, 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 WJ56 DDY registered?

WJ56 DDY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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