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WP55 RSX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 104,758 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 104,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear frames are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 101,698 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to the front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,069 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear lower and outer sills and both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear lower and outer sills and both rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 94,762 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,167 miles

Accident damage to the OSF door

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS and OS lower sill and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Accident damage to the OSF door

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,668 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 89,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,313 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 84,313 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,743 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 68,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,672 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,672 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,680 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 45,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,253 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,113 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,252 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,252 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 20,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,762 miles

n/s/r cv boot split

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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WP55 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WP55 RSX, 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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WP55 RSX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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