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WU56 FNP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 80,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,175 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underseal on all components under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2024 76,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underseal on all components under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,562 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underside of car fully undersealed covering subframes/chassis/brake pipes and fuel tank

Fail 19 Aug 2023 69,513 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area, sub frame prescribed mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, hoses and connections covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Multiple areas/components have been covered heavily in under seal limiting view

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,520 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,339 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 60,953 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,357 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,854 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 29,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,033 miles

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

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

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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WU56 FNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WU56 FNP, 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 WU56 FNP registered?

WU56 FNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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