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WP06 XEA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 XEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,902 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,624 miles

Rear Both Tyres Slightly Perished

Fail 5 Apr 2024 63,623 miles

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

Rear Both Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,422 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,928 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,944 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated and tread low

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,944 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated and tread low

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,191 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 33,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,544 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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WP06 XEA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WP06 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

WP06 XEA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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