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WX56 HLU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,643 mi
Last recorded70,643 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 HLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 70,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 70,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear arches corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,262 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,673 miles

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

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,476 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,361 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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WX56 HLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX56 HLU, 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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WX56 HLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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