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WK06 GKJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,615 mi
Last recorded79,615 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 79,609 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,549 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges and on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges and on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sill ends corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,237 miles

Both rear inner sill ends corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,389 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,923 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2016 42,866 miles

Nearside front brake binding Wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,647 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,292 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,424 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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WK06 GKJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WK06 GKJ, 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 WK06 GKJ registered?

WK06 GKJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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