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EJ56 XOF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 XOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,669 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 50,906 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 49,627 miles

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 17 May 2021 48,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,185 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,374 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 36,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,647 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads 2-3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,468 miles

front brake pads 2-3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,235 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 XOF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

EJ56 XOF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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