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AO56 RYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,147 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 77,144 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 74,703 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 74,275 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 72,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 64,850 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,428 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,222 miles

2 front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slit on edge recommend change asap

Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,222 miles

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

2 front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and slit on edge recommend change asap

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,950 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 42,950 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,743 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 22,743 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 22,742 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,208 miles

light corrosion on rear suspension members

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 15,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,770 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 RYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO56 RYB, 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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AO56 RYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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