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EX56 LZL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,179 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 85,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,892 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,360 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 54,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf /osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,206 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf /osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,932 miles

Offside Front possible side wall was repair , tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2018 39,932 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front possible side wall was repair , tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,481 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking between treads

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,448 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 7,024 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 LZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

EX56 LZL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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