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WV56 NGE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 NGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visibel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle under-seal

Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,856 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visibel (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle under-seal

Pass 7 May 2025 35,646 miles

Vehicle under-seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 26,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyres all round Slightly cracking or perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2023 25,850 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Scrubbing/cracking (MY16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Scrubbing/cracking (MY16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,967 miles

corrosion to the underside of vehicle and its associated components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,158 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,864 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,877 miles

under body components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 18,810 miles

under body components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 17,360 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,124 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 9,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,113 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,815 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 NGE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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