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AJ56 XXZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,171 mi
Last recorded37,171 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 37,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rust hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 32,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 30,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,735 miles

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' edge of screen has stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 24,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' edge of screen has stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have cuts in them but not showing core

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 18,617 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone A and swept area.not exceeding 40 mm.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 12,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,627 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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AJ56 XXZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AJ56 XXZ, 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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AJ56 XXZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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