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EY56 UKC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,654 mi
Last recorded69,654 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UKC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 69,654 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 66,278 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Floor holed by rear of inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 31,211 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 8 Nov 2023 61,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 20 Oct 2023 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,183 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,595 miles

both rear tyres are splitting on side walls

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,291 miles

Rear nearside and offside inner tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,552 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,474 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 18,451 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 13,725 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 UKC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UKC, 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 EY56 UKC registered?

EY56 UKC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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