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EF56 THX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,887 mi
Last recorded64,887 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 THX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 54,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 47,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,740 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 33,518 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,012 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 24,133 miles

all brake discs inner working surfaces poor condtion

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

windscreen stone chipped drivers side

Fail 17 Dec 2014 24,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs inner working surfaces poor condtion

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

windscreen stone chipped drivers side

Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,080 miles

front discs inner surfaces marked

n/s and o/s rear brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,083 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,661 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 THX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 THX, 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 THX registered?

EF56 THX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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