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AO56 ABU

2006 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 43,001 miles on the clock, averaging 2,861 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO56 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,861

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,001 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO56 ABU 14k21k28k36k43k '09'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage34,487 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage31,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage28,881 miles
Since last MOT+562 miles
PASS
Mileage28,319 miles
Since last MOT+502 miles
PASS
Mileage27,817 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage27,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage25,817 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage25,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage20,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage17,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage13,752 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ABU
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AO56 ABU

What car is AO56 ABU?

AO56 ABU is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AO56 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for AO56 ABU was 43,001 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO56 ABU passed its MOT?

AO56 ABU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2019.

Is AO56 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 ABU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AO56 ABU?

AO56 ABU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.