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WL56 BXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,482 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 83,783 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,549 miles

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

subframe and suspension slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

subframe and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 82,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,657 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,872 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,476 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,829 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,456 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,925 miles

Corrosion to both the rear suspension bar from body to subframe not part of the structure

Corrosion to the rear subframe and suspension components

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,794 miles

both rear Tie rod bar stabilisers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres starting to perish (cracked around tread)

rear number plate loose

tyres getting low (3.0mm ish)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,008 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links and bushes

Windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Oct 2012 39,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links and bushes

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,082 miles

slight binding on O/S/F brake

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WL56 BXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL56 BXS, 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 WL56 BXS registered?

WL56 BXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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