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EA56 HHL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,762 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,367 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 35,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 32,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,783 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 31,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,156 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disks on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,868 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,691 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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EA56 HHL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA56 HHL, 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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EA56 HHL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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