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CX56 FSD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,912 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,930 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 83,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,178 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,216 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,867 miles

slight damage to near side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,171 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 27,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,711 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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CX56 FSD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX56 FSD, 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 CX56 FSD registered?

CX56 FSD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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