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CK56 VAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

fuel cap seal perished but still forming a seal

Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,637 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,375 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 53,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,454 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,104 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,440 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,616 miles

nearside wiper blade split

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 VAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 CK56 VAX, 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 CK56 VAX registered?

CK56 VAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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