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SN56 EXC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 EXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,514 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arms perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 2 Jun 2025 69,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes in arms perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,076 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 68,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation All (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 64,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,053 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 59,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,874 miles

various front and rear suspension bushes have superficial cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2020 58,874 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various front and rear suspension bushes have superficial cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,182 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking inner wall

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,155 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at subframe bush (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking inner wall

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2015 40,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,545 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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SN56 EXC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN56 EXC, 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 SN56 EXC registered?

SN56 EXC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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