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ST56 LJL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 71,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 67,256 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 67,155 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 66,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 65,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 62,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,557 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 46,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,725 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OSF,NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 34,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OSF,NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 29,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,816 miles

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

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

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,110 miles

rear discs are badlyscored and pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,843 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST56 LJL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST56 LJL, 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 ST56 LJL registered?

ST56 LJL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is ST56 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 LJL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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