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WS05 MXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,459 mi
Last recorded83,459 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS05 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,494 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 58,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor loose on the hub (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 53,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,385 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,521 miles

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

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,458 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 23,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WS05 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WS05 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WS05 MXS registered?

WS05 MXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WS05 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WS05 MXS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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