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WL06 LCT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 131,762 miles

Central Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 131,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable not releasing properly (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,600 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 129,594 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 120,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 110,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pads and disc signs off getting hot

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ns/Os inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,456 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 66,337 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front outer edge low

Pass 23 May 2016 59,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,977 miles

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

underside of vehicle becoming dry and rusty

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,982 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,982 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,598 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 LCT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL06 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

WL06 LCT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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