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AO55 LKX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 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

RegistrationAO55 LKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 74,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 74,078 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/FLOOR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL RCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 65,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,758 miles

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

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

underbody brake steering and suspension has surface rust

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,893 miles

under body subrames suspension and brake parts starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 55,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,419 miles

All 4 tyres perished cords not yet exposed.

Offside Rear brake slight bind.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,598 miles

All 4 tyres are perished on the tyre wall cords not yet exposed.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,721 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,894 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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AO55 LKX 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 LKX, 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 AO55 LKX registered?

AO55 LKX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is AO55 LKX safe to buy?

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