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AV56 LLU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,679 mi
Last recorded46,679 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,894 miles

some under body rust nothing serious but keep an eye on it

Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 41,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,489 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 38,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 37,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 33,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,307 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 15,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,412 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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AV56 LLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 LLU, 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 AV56 LLU registered?

AV56 LLU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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