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WU56 WSO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,204 mi
Last recorded100,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 WSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,685 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking, Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose/pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface/and attachments/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamps opaque

Pass 2 Jul 2020 60,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 50,893 miles

headlamp units misty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,593 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake hose union at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,609 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

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

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

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 37,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,958 miles

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link/gaiter perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 31,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link/gaiter perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,014 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,512 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 24,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

WU56 WSO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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