MAZDA HV56VBX MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MAZDA
Model	MX-5
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2006
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Oct 2006
Vehicle age	20 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	11 Jul 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Unknown

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,999 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	193 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~36 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£480

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jul 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 28 Sep 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: HV56VBX

MOT Expires In

days (28 Sep 2026)

Tax Expires In

348

days (01 Jul 2027)

Registration	HV56VBX
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	28 Sep 2026
MOT days remaining	72 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jul 2027
Tax days remaining	348 days
V5C last issued	11 Jul 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	924 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.9 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	73% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	64/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,500 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£480
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,020
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~24.7 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MAZDA MX-5 (2006), GREY, PETROL, 1,999cc. Has completed 21 MOT tests, with a 81% pass rate (17 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 58,835 miles, averaging 3,696 miles/yr. 3 dangerous defects recorded across all tests. 49 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 29/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-09-28
MOT pass rate	81%
Tests passed	17
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	3
Major defects (total)	0
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	49
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (21 Tests)

MOT #21 2025-09-15 15:50

Test number: 940528795355

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2026

Odometer: 58,835 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,100

MOT #20 2024-09-07 16:01

Test number: 880980732713

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2025

Odometer: 57,175 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,100

MOT #19 2023-09-21 10:54

Test number: 942128609414

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2024

Odometer: 50,402 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory offside front brake has slight bind

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £900

MOT #18 2022-09-29 12:01

Test number: 691574864293

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 28 Sep 2023

Odometer: 40,147 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc facings pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory nearside rear sub-frame support brace corroded - chalk marked
Advisory offside rear sub-frame support brace corroded - chalk marked

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,090

MOT #17 2022-09-29 10:59

Test number: 825571018559

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 40,146 MI

Items: 5

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc facings pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory nearside rear sub-frame support brace corroded - chalk marked
Advisory offside rear sub-frame support brace corroded - chalk marked

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £420 – £1,450

MOT #16 2021-08-25 14:58

Test number: 410876815086

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2022

Odometer: 36,389 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support brackets - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £485 – £1,420

MOT #15 2021-08-25 12:57

Test number: 540322296146

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 36,388 MI

Items: 7

Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support brackets - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £605 – £1,780

MOT #14 2020-08-24 14:04

Test number: 225902980920

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2021

Odometer: 33,192 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory rear inner brake disc facings slightly corroded

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £670

MOT #13 2019-08-21 16:27

Test number: 542161409226

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2020

Odometer: 28,721 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £725 – £1,950

MOT #12 2019-08-21 11:50

Test number: 249292082749

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 28,721 MI

Items: 7

Dangerous Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £775 – £2,250

MOT #11 2018-08-24 14:05

Test number: 222091976457

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2019

Odometer: 25,018 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2017-08-08 17:29

Test number: 368883517083

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2018

Odometer: 22,694 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2017-08-08 11:08

Test number: 306233003068

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 22,694 MI

Items: 1

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #8 2016-09-02 14:46

Test number: 371568722555

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Sep 2017

Odometer: 21,099 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2015-10-16 12:40

Test number: 561272498998

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2016

Odometer: 19,579 MI

Items: 3

Advisory undertrays fitted
Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £450 – £1,280

MOT #6 2014-11-04 11:49

Test number: 609408304387

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2015

Odometer: 17,653 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2013-10-11 16:25

Test number: 655524183234

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2014

Odometer: 16,077 MI

Items: 7

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory advise rear parking brake requires attention or adjustment high imbalance

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £690 – £1,970

MOT #4 2012-10-30 14:50

Test number: 267564202390

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2013

Odometer: 14,219 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2011-11-08 11:25

Test number: 518572411323

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 07 Nov 2012

Odometer: 12,195 MI

Items: 1

Advisory tested wet engine pan fitted o/s/f wiper starting to split

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £2,000

MOT #2 2010-10-13 13:20

Test number: 240366080238

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Oct 2011

Odometer: 8,748 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2009-10-14 11:20

Test number: 674907189269

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Oct 2010

Odometer: 6,803 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	21
First registration	2009-10-14
Last registration	2025-09-15
Latest reading	58,835 miles
Annual avg (est.)	3,696 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	52%
Mileage growth trend	Increasing use
Wear level	64% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2009-10-14	6,803 miles
Registration #2	2010-10-13	8,748 miles
Registration #3	2011-11-08	12,195 miles
Registration #4	2012-10-30	14,219 miles
Registration #5	2013-10-11	16,077 miles
Registration #6	2014-11-04	17,653 miles
Registration #7	2015-10-16	19,579 miles
Registration #8	2016-09-02	21,099 miles
Registration #9	2017-08-08	22,694 miles
Registration #10	2017-08-08	22,694 miles
Registration #11	2018-08-24	25,018 miles
Registration #12	2019-08-21	28,721 miles
Registration #13	2019-08-21	28,721 miles
Registration #14	2020-08-24	33,192 miles
Registration #15	2021-08-25	36,388 miles
Registration #16	2021-08-25	36,389 miles
Registration #17	2022-09-29	40,146 miles
Registration #18	2022-09-29	40,147 miles
Registration #19	2023-09-21	50,402 miles
Registration #20	2024-09-07	57,175 miles
Registration #21	2025-09-15	58,835 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Tyres	×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Brake Discs	×13
Tyres	×10
Suspension	×4
Brake Pads	×4
Ball Joint	×4

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 20 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£170 – £660

3 defects found

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Advisory Items

£5,280 – £15,850

49 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£5,810 – £19,260

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£350 – £1,100

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£500

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£68

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,500

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.