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WL56 FNG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corrosion and repairs covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2026 81,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corrosion and repairs covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2025 79,680 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 79,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,905 miles

Rear subframe and floor rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,192 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight surface rust at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and forward diagonal arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 67,233 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 67,232 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 65,822 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Arm from subframe to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,469 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 58,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all susspension parts very rusty

front and rear subframes very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,248 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,799 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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 FNG 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 69.6%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

WL56 FNG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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