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AO56 FUB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,904 mi
Last recorded19,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 19,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 19,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 18,205 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 17,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 17,375 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 16,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,500 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,650 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 11,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 7,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 5,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,900 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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AO56 FUB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO56 FUB, 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 AO56 FUB registered?

AO56 FUB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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