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WP06 PLJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 87,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 87,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,885 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 81,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,402 miles

several chunks taken out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

several chunks taken out of nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,693 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY CUT ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS (2MM)

OFFSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APEAR TO BE WEARING LOW. RECOMEND BRAKE CHECK

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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WP06 PLJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP06 PLJ, 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 WP06 PLJ registered?

WP06 PLJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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