2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · VE56 BZL
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 60,565 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE56 BZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 60,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE56 BZL 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 (VE56 BZL) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VE56 BZL Mileage History
- 15/10/202248,606 mi
- 17/10/202349,780 mi+1,174 mi
- 20/10/202349,780 mi
- 08/06/202450,119 mi+339 mi
- 04/06/202560,565 mi+10,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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