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EA56 UTK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 71,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced And Holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced And Holed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,508 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 69,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emission test aborted due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,757 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and surrounding suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,750 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and surrounding suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,919 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,982 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,731 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 59,731 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,070 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,449 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 19 Dec 2013 24,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 20 Dec 2012 16,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 15,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 12,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 8,763 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 UTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTK, 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 EA56 UTK registered?

EA56 UTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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