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CK56 LMF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,892 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 104,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,955 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,689 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,382 miles

Offside Rear Clear lens broken

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight perishing and cracking tyre to tread area

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight perishing and cracking tyre to tread area

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,826 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer head light lens deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,778 miles

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

Nearside Front outer headlight lens deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight drag to brake when spun by hand

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all rear stabilizer arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,315 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,958 miles

Offside Rear outer light lens broken ,not affecting light colour or output

Fail 2 Nov 2017 64,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer light lens broken ,not affecting light colour or output

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,176 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 61,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 55,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,012 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2012 46,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 41,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,182 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 28,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively 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 LMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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