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WL56 BXX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,883 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 104,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front tyre feathering inner edge

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Jul 2023 96,769 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front tyre feathering inner edge

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,222 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 96,222 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 95,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,247 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 95,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,817 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 92,817 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,094 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside of vehicle rusty and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,482 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 89,434 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,957 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,694 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WL56 BXX, 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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WL56 BXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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