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AX55 CVO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 86,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 82,585 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 82,562 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 75,345 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 68,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,312 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 58,441 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arms & tie bars slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 49,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,862 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 36,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,301 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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AX55 CVO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX55 CVO, 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 AX55 CVO registered?

AX55 CVO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is AX55 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 CVO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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