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WJ56 DHC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,995 mi
Last recorded25,995 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 25,995 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 25,407 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 25,370 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 24,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 24,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 23,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 23,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,466 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2018 20,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,320 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 16,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 14,577 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 7,402 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 5,576 miles

minor outter sidewall damage nearside rear tyre.

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 DHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WJ56 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

WJ56 DHC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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