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EX56 LYU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,444 mi
Last recorded23,444 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 23,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 22,715 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 21,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 20,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 19,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 17,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 14,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,424 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 LYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LYU, 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 EX56 LYU registered?

EX56 LYU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is EX56 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LYU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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