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EJ56 CZV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,944 mi
Last recorded41,944 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 CZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 41,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 38,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 37,370 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 37,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,419 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 24,957 miles

Bonnet rusted on front edge.

Nearside front road wheel marked on outer rim.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,951 miles

Bonnet rusted on front edge.

Nearside front road wheel marked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,544 miles

Bonnet has slight rust on front edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 21,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Bonnet has slight rust on front edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,547 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 13,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EJ56 CZV 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 85.7%.

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 EJ56 CZV, 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 EJ56 CZV registered?

EJ56 CZV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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