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AU56 OJD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,974 mi
Last recorded55,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 OJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 54,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 51,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 49,751 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 42,565 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,135 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,622 miles

sheilds fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,622 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sheilds fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,141 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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AU56 OJD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU56 OJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 OJD registered?

AU56 OJD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AU56 OJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 OJD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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