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WR56 FXE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,718 mi
Last recorded84,718 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 FXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,718 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 77,611 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 69,042 miles

Rear both rear subframe strengthening plates corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 62,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 58,038 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 58,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 56,383 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 56,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 45,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,999 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 26,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,500 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,215 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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WR56 FXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WR56 FXE, 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 WR56 FXE registered?

WR56 FXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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