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SV56 LHU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,220 mi
Last recorded54,220 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 54,220 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,653 miles

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,226 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 53,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,439 miles

under body components corroding.

Fail 14 Jun 2022 49,435 miles

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

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

under body components corroding.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and components corroding.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,555 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall; (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 42,383 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 42,383 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2018 38,269 miles

Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 34,725 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 34,725 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 30,232 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 30,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 26,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 23,532 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 22,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 22,856 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 20,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,073 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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SV56 LHU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV56 LHU, 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 SV56 LHU registered?

SV56 LHU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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