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WR06 WAR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,536 mi
Last recorded41,536 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 WAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 40,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 40,125 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 39,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 38,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 38,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,052 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,739 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 27,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,275 miles

Offside rear brake slightly grabbing.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,369 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,469 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,094 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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WR06 WAR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 WR06 WAR, 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 WAR registered?

WR06 WAR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for WR06 WAR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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