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WK06 ZGP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 100,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front lower of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,615 miles

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Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,319 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,974 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 ZGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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