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EF56 XBP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 66,145 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 62,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,335 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,444 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 53,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,651 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,310 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 44,583 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 33,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 26,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,015 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 22,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 18,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,314 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

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 XBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

EF56 XBP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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