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CX56 XPN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing is corrode d

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

Offside Front Wing is corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,620 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Under body heavily under sealed at rear

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2022 87,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2021 84,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 72,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 57,849 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 57,849 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 41,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 41,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,867 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 XPN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX56 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

CX56 XPN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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