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EX56 RXM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,025 miles

Front both headlamps very hazed, but beam pattern still visable.

Offside Rear Inner sill very corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 111,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, around seatbelt anchor bolt very corroded , and rusted through in two places, may also be rusted through on outer sill, but sideskirt covers it. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both headlamps very hazed, but beam pattern still visable.

Offside Rear Inner sill very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 107,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,095 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 102,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,425 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 974,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,475 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 94,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,332 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,255 miles

centre b/light inop

rear discs corroding and rear pads low

Pass 18 Sep 2013 42,426 miles

wipers poor

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,095 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

brake fluid level low(topped up)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,743 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/front tyre worn bald outer edge

o/s/front tyre nearly bald outer edge

o/s/rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

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 RXM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

Is EX56 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 RXM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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