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EX56 LYP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,811 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 127,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor to sill area corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 120,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear floor to sill area corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush shows deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 113,105 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush shows deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 105,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 105,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil level below minimum prior to emissions test and topped up

Fail 12 Apr 2022 97,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil level below minimum prior to emissions test and topped up

Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,990 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge @ 1.8 mm 205/45/17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut but no cords

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,613 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut but no cords

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2018 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut but no cords

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,261 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

underbody of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,952 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 LYP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

EX56 LYP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is EX56 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LYP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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