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EF56 BBX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,358 mi
Last recorded61,358 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,358 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 38,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,875 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 37,577 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 37,043 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 37,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 36,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,237 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 36,198 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,522 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,949 miles

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

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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EF56 BBX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF56 BBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 BBX registered?

EF56 BBX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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