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WJ56 TFF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 TFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 57,995 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 57,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 47,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,238 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 44,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,524 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 41,524 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,789 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 38,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 34,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,108 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,390 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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WJ56 TFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ56 TFF, 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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WJ56 TFF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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