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EJ56 CZX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 CZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,088 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 107,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,316 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,236 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,236 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,499 miles

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorbers staining n/s more so

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,683 miles

deterioration of n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rods

o/s front antiroll bar link rod bottom ball joint has lost two of its rivits

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,516 miles

o/s front antiroll bar ball joint has lost one of its rivits

rear antiroll bar link rods small deterioration

small noise n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,184 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,710 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2009 27,195 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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EJ56 CZX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 EJ56 CZX, 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 EJ56 CZX registered?

EJ56 CZX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ56 CZX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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