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WL06 GBY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,773 mi
Last recorded13,773 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 GBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 13,007 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 12,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 12,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 12,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 9,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 9,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 7,358 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 7,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 4,364 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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WL06 GBY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WL06 GBY, 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 WL06 GBY registered?

WL06 GBY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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The MOT history for WL06 GBY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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