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CU56 ZHJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,971 mi
Last recorded23,971 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 23,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 23,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 22,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,861 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 18,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 16,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,465 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 13,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,256 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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CU56 ZHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 CU56 ZHJ, 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 CU56 ZHJ registered?

CU56 ZHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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