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AV56 OBA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,096 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,938 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 26,078 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 26,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,575 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 17,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,973 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 7,152 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 OBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OBA, 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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What year was AV56 OBA registered?

AV56 OBA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is AV56 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 OBA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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