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AF56 OVZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,151 mi
Last recorded89,151 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 86,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,883 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,885 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,875 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,762 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,700 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,674 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,477 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,477 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,130 miles

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

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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AF56 OVZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF56 OVZ, 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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AF56 OVZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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