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EF56 CVU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 CVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,056 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both offside & n/s/front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

vehicle under side from front to back has been painted with under seal

Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,801 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock has slight corrosion to outer casing

vehicle under side from front to back has been painted with under seal

Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,419 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,036 miles

plastic over sills and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,052 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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EF56 CVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CVU, 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 EF56 CVU registered?

EF56 CVU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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