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WV56 DTU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 DTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underside rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside rusted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,008 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,195 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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WV56 DTU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV56 DTU, 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 WV56 DTU registered?

WV56 DTU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WV56 DTU safe to buy?

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