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CK56 JKU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 JKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,757 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 87,754 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,925 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,925 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,483 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disk backing plate missing a section

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Body to subframe link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust hangers corroded

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

Rear Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,613 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Body to subframe link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disk backing plate missing a section

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Body to subframe link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust hangers corroded

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

Rear Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2020 74,205 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,811 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,037 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 65,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,799 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,230 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,230 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,448 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 30,448 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CK56 JKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CK56 JKU, 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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CK56 JKU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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