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WJ56 TGO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,734 mi
Last recorded72,734 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,734 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 72,734 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear subframe support bracket corroded

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

Offside Rear subframe support bracket corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shockabsorber outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachment bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,519 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 69,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 67,806 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,878 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,466 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 21,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,198 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 TGO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 TGO, 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 TGO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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