2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · RK56 BAT
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 121,781 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK56 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 121,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RK56 BAT Mileage History
- 15/12/2023113,272 mi
- 26/11/2024116,941 mi+3,669 mi
- 26/11/2024116,944 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/2025121,775 mi+4,831 mi
- 23/12/2025121,781 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK56 BAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (RK56 BAT) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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