2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · LB56 ELX
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 73,255 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 ELX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2022
- 73,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 ELX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (LB56 ELX) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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