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DU56 CWC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,398 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,921 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 83,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,578 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 83,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and sill end holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,532 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes and ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,131 miles

All tyres are lightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

All tyres are lightly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,479 miles

The n/s/f brake is tight

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the rear brakes are worn and corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,705 miles

the rear brakes are worn and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,682 miles

the rear brake pads are worn down to 3mm, all brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,398 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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DU56 CWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DU56 CWC, 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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DU56 CWC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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