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CV56 UDB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 UDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS-AGE ETC ETC, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SUS LOWERED,,

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,880 miles

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

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

SUS LOWERED,,18 YR OLD ETC ETC,,

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL=AGE,,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,130 miles

17 YR OLD ETC ETC,,,SUS LOWERED,,NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS VHSC,,

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19%- (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened V V HSC-17 YR OLD ETC ETC,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,562 miles

NSR & OSR I/SILL AREAS V-V-HSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,205/50/16 X 4,,SUS LOWERED,16 YR OLD ETC

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR V-V-HSC=16 YR OLD ETC,,-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,923 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SF VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SUS LOWERED,,205/50/16 X 4,,NSR & OSR INNER SILLS HSC,,15yr old,,

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,923 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SF VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SUS LOWERED,,205/50/16 X 4,,NSR & OSR INNER SILLS HSC,,15yr old,,

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,456 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 68,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,928 miles

SERVICE?,,205/50/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS HSC,,REAR S/FRAME & SUS ARMS ETC HSC..

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,681 miles

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS?-------205/50/16 X 4...........2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,854 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,759 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,871 miles

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

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

both wiper blades 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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CV56 UDB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UDB, 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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CV56 UDB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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