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FX56 LCZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,913 mi
Last recorded56,913 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 LCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,145 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both drop link ball joint has slightly ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,006 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 54,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,672 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,949 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,732 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,732 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,053 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,166 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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FX56 LCZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX56 LCZ, 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 FX56 LCZ registered?

FX56 LCZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FX56 LCZ safe to buy?

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