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EA56 HJF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 38,427 miles

Front All front suspension components has corrosion.

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

Rear All rear suspension components has corrosion.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 38,426 miles

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

Front All front suspension components has corrosion.

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

Rear All rear suspension components has corrosion.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 32,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 32,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,639 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 27,639 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 26,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 26,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,284 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 20,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 18,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 17,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 15,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 13,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,310 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 HJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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