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DX56 SVJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,061 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 78,940 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole in bottom of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion hole in bottom of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,897 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole from corrosion near Rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole from corrosion near Rear axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All 4 brake discs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 68,615 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 68,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,719 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,138 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,503 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,177 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,755 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,746 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,771 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 24,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,025 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,396 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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DX56 SVJ 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 75%.

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 DX56 SVJ, 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 DX56 SVJ registered?

DX56 SVJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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