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WR06 UNU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 UNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,448 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,448 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 126,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 119,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 114,056 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 102,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 69,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,602 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 52,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 52,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,868 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades 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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WR06 UNU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR06 UNU, 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 WR06 UNU registered?

WR06 UNU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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