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CV56 CXM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 CXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 95,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 93,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 89,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cradle tie bar bent and holed in other end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush torn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 88,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 88,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,340 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear break back plate corroded

Offside Rear break back plate corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,605 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,928 miles

Both front tyres are cracking up

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,258 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV56 CXM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV56 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

CV56 CXM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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