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EY56 LBE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,149 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,021 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills heavily covered in underseal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,744 miles

Rear subframe corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,953 miles

All brake discs worn

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (4mm) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit thread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,379 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,954 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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EY56 LBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY56 LBE, 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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EY56 LBE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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