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CX56 ZRD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,077 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,263 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,426 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,220 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,337 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,214 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,111 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 21,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,118 miles

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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CX56 ZRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX56 ZRD registered?

CX56 ZRD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is CX56 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 ZRD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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