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56 HLT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,621 mi
Last recorded39,621 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 HLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 39,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 38,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 38,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 37,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,177 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,925 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill guards and splash guards limiting access to prescribed areas / items

slight corrosion to underbody components / subframes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,602 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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56 HLT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 56 HLT, 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 56 HLT registered?

56 HLT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is 56 HLT safe to buy?

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