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EO56 ZKV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 ZKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 77,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 68,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 58,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,739 miles

front brake pads becoming low

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 31,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,747 miles

front brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,146 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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EO56 ZKV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EO56 ZKV, 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 EO56 ZKV registered?

EO56 ZKV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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