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EA56 RBU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 137,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 135,375 miles

all 4 shocks corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 131,472 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 131,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 125,485 miles

Front Both shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 125,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 120,464 miles

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Fail 9 Jun 2020 120,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished / split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 10,985 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 109,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 100,830 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,996 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,996 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,458 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 68,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,185 miles

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

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,315 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,833 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 RBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA56 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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