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EX56 LYD

2006 Mazda Rx-8 · Petrol · 2616cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2616cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Rx-8 Petrol 2616cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 41,952 miles on the clock, averaging 1,928 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 LYD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
41,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,928

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year1,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 LYD 9k18k26k34k42k '09'26'18

Check EX56 LYD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,952 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,940 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage41,238 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage40,344 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage39,387 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage38,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage33,476 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage31,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage29,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage27,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage24,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage22,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage15,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage13,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage10,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage9,388 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LYD
MakeMazda
ModelRx-8
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2616cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 LYD

What car is EX56 LYD?

EX56 LYD is an grey Mazda Rx-8, petrol (2616cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 LYD?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 LYD was 41,952 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 LYD passed its MOT?

EX56 LYD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2026.

Is EX56 LYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 LYD 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 EX56 LYD?

EX56 LYD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.