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WK56 UOG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,800 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension arms corroded

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 75,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 75,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,888 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,059 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 65,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear under lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,311 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,575 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,721 miles

Nearside Front perishing to sidewall

Nearside Rear perishing to sidewall

Offside Rear perishing to sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S and O/S washers poor flow ( fluid has gelled) (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front perishing to sidewall

Nearside Rear perishing to sidewall

Offside Rear perishing to sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,786 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,411 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,648 miles

Getting rusty in places underneath.

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,488 miles

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

OUTER SLEEVE ON HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,118 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside & nearside front tyres very worn on outside edges

underside needs a wax oyl

Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside & nearside front tyres very worn on outside edges

underside needs a wax oyl

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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WK56 UOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK56 UOG, 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 WK56 UOG registered?

WK56 UOG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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