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AW56 AMW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW56 AMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 117,932 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 112,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 99,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 77,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 49,539 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,299 miles

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

all tyre treads cracking, low edges

brake discs corroded

osf seatbelt slow to retract

rear subframe, suspension parts corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyre treads cracking, low edges

brake discs corroded

osf seatbelt slow to retract

rear subframe, suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,425 miles

wiper blades have small splits

Fail 17 Apr 2013 21,425 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades have small splits

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,846 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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AW56 AMW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 AW56 AMW, 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 AW56 AMW registered?

AW56 AMW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for AW56 AMW 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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