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LA55 XJO

2006 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX562,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,303 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 33,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 17,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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LA55 XJO is a 2006 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 62,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA55 XJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA55 XJO registered?

LA55 XJO is a 2006 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is LA55 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 XJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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