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WN56 MLK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 MLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 102,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated three (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,814 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 94,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,307 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,452 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,392 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,241 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,778 miles

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

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

WIPER BLADE RUBBERS DETERIATED

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,152 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,172 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,047 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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WN56 MLK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WN56 MLK, 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 WN56 MLK registered?

WN56 MLK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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