CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG56 EXS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,011 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength base of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength base of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,560 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,136 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,625 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 57,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,369 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,920 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 36,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,594 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2011 29,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,979 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 22,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,027 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG56 EXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DG56 EXS, 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

How do I check the history of DG56 EXS?

You can check the full history of DG56 EXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG56 EXS registered?

DG56 EXS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DG56 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 EXS shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG56 EXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG56 EXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.