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TW56 AJW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,566 mi
Last recorded64,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW56 AJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,566 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,359 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 63,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deep cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 62,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deep cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,904 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - rear most arms - upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear are perished - aged 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,959 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower - both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper - both sides / Rear most - both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,613 miles

Front wipers smear SP18S SP18

Fail 5 Jul 2019 56,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers smear SP18S SP18

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to nail in it and is wearing close to wear indicators (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper slightly poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 32,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,505 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 27,505 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,718 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TW56 AJW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TW56 AJW, 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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TW56 AJW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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