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DN56 MTO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,668 miles

surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 30 Jul 2025 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front front subframe plus suspension and brake related components have heavy surface corrosion

Rear rear subframe plus suspension and brake related components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,368 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,105 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,477 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 84,177 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,190 miles

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,190 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 74,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 69,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 69,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,395 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 19 Dec 2012 55,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,953 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 37,325 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 25,842 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 25,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN56 MTO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DN56 MTO, 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 DN56 MTO registered?

DN56 MTO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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