2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · CT55 LUL
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 96,845 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT55 LUL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 96,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 LUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (CT55 LUL) between January 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
CT55 LUL Mileage History
- 12/01/200919,585 mi
- 08/01/201025,465 mi+5,880 mi
- 08/01/201025,465 mi
- 14/01/201130,040 mi+4,575 mi
- 14/01/201130,040 mi
- 16/01/201238,746 mi+8,706 mi
- 17/01/201238,747 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/201347,714 mi+8,967 mi
- 18/01/201347,714 mi
- 22/01/201451,297 mi+3,583 mi
- 22/01/201451,297 mi
- 14/01/201553,785 mi+2,488 mi
- 19/01/201656,427 mi+2,642 mi
- 17/01/201758,478 mi+2,051 mi
- 16/04/201861,216 mi+2,738 mi
- 19/04/201861,216 mi
- 11/04/201965,796 mi+4,580 mi
- 16/10/202073,102 mi+7,306 mi
- 16/10/202073,104 mi+2 mi
- 12/10/202176,849 mi+3,745 mi
- 03/11/202281,310 mi+4,461 mi
- 31/10/202385,840 mi+4,530 mi
- 06/11/202385,847 mi+7 mi
- 10/10/202489,667 mi+3,820 mi
- 27/10/202593,099 mi+3,432 mi
- 27/10/202593,099 mi
- 20/10/202696,845 mi+3,746 mi
Average of roughly 4,348 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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