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WK06 HGE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,050 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,755 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 60,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 55,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,896 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 50,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,975 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,919 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,919 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,741 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,865 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 HGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

WK06 HGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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