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EX56 LYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,058 mi
Last recorded57,058 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 57,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

front seat belts slow to retract

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 39,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,092 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushs

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,929 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,071 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 23,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,944 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,330 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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EX56 LYA 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 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 EX56 LYA, 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 EX56 LYA registered?

EX56 LYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is EX56 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LYA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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