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WU56 FXL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 FXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 58,973 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 55,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 54,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,602 miles

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

Underbody Slight Corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,404 miles

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

corrosion to suspension

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

radiator fan did not come on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,029 miles

N/S/R tyres has slight cuts to outer side wall

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,842 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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WU56 FXL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU56 FXL, 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 WU56 FXL registered?

WU56 FXL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 FXL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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