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WM06 JHK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,461 mi
Last recorded162,461 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 162,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 160,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 159,361 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 159,229 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,725 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 10 Apr 2018 149,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2017 145,170 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 145,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,233 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,818 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 124,817 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 119,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 113,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 113,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,632 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 105,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,819 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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WM06 JHK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WM06 JHK, 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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WM06 JHK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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