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EY56 VTX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,750 mi
Last recorded74,750 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 VTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,675 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 72,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 65,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,285 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,822 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VTX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 EY56 VTX, 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 EY56 VTX registered?

EY56 VTX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is EY56 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY56 VTX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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