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AV56 LLW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 111,849 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas are corroded slightly

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Jun 2025 111,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sill areas are corroded slightly

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 109,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,769 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 107,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 107,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both side inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,754 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 103,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,729 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fill plug loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,251 miles

Front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre has worn on the outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,582 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,719 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 34,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,654 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 LLW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLW, 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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AV56 LLW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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