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WM56 VDN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,435 mi
Last recorded101,435 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 VDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,010 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2023 97,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end, wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 97,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody rusty/corroded.

front suspension rusty/corroded.

rear suspension rusty/corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension arms are all corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,862 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroding

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

n/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bushes perishing

o/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bushes perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,767 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r brake pipe union corroded

n/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bush worn

o/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bush worn

Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,767 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r brake pipe union corroded

n/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bush worn

o/s/r upper suspension arm inner mounting bush worn

Pass 7 May 2019 91,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,565 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,317 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,083 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,342 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 34,342 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,974 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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WM56 VDN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WM56 VDN, 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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WM56 VDN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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