2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · KD06 WDS
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 86,495 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD06 WDS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 86,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD06 WDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (KD06 WDS) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KD06 WDS Mileage History
- 23/03/200917,915 mi
- 30/11/200920,163 mi+2,248 mi
- 10/11/201023,194 mi+3,031 mi
- 11/11/201023,194 mi
- 09/11/201126,365 mi+3,171 mi
- 07/11/201229,530 mi+3,165 mi
- 20/11/201332,778 mi+3,248 mi
- 01/12/201436,204 mi+3,426 mi
- 02/11/201543,042 mi+6,838 mi
- 27/10/201650,085 mi+7,043 mi
- 16/12/201756,697 mi+6,612 mi
- 23/01/201959,801 mi+3,104 mi
- 23/01/201959,806 mi+5 mi
- 22/01/202063,189 mi+3,383 mi
- 20/01/202164,347 mi+1,158 mi
- 20/01/202266,237 mi+1,890 mi
- 21/01/202266,237 mi
- 09/02/202369,188 mi+2,951 mi
- 24/01/202474,035 mi+4,847 mi
- 31/01/202474,065 mi+30 mi
- 27/01/202577,094 mi+3,029 mi
- 10/02/202577,204 mi+110 mi
- 09/02/202686,495 mi+9,291 mi
Average of roughly 4,062 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
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