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WN56 MMF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 MMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,007 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 80,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,111 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,383 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r rearmost/lower/outer ball joint dust cover cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade starting to smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r rearmost/lower/outer ball joint dust cover cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,030 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,027 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 MMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WN56 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

WN56 MMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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