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CV56 CXA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,668 mi
Last recorded98,668 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 CXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,668 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,659 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,810 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 78,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 61,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,447 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,255 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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CV56 CXA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CV56 CXA, 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 CV56 CXA registered?

CV56 CXA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is CV56 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 CXA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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