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CA56 AZC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,578 mi
Last recorded61,578 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 AZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,604 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 30,924 miles

both rear backing plates corroded

surface corrosion on front & rear crossmembers

Fail 16 Feb 2021 30,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear backing plates corroded

surface corrosion on front & rear crossmembers

Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 29,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,757 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both shockabsorber casings corroded

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both brake backing plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 26,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 26,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracing stay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 25,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,177 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,673 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,749 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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CA56 AZC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA56 AZC, 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 CA56 AZC registered?

CA56 AZC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is CA56 AZC safe to buy?

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