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WK06 VKU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 105,151 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 102,149 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ns and Os (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 101,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,379 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2019 91,847 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills & sill endcap to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & dust covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill endcap to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill area weld repairs and offside corrosion

Rear suspension bushes slight deterioartion

Fail 14 May 2018 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill area weld repairs and offside corrosion

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension bushes slight deterioartion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 78,227 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,217 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm, cover perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,719 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 25,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 20,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WK06 VKU, 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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WK06 VKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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