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EX56 LYO

2006 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 155,735 miles on the clock, averaging 7,210 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 LYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2010
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,470
Average per year7,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 LYO 44k72k100k128k156k '10'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage148,265 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage139,212 miles
Since last MOT+10,196 miles
PASS
Mileage129,016 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage129,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage123,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage116,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage111,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage105,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,813 miles
Since last MOT+9,082 miles
PASS
Mileage85,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage77,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage62,010 miles
Since last MOT+17,922 miles
PASS
Mileage44,088 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LYO
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 LYO

What car is EX56 LYO?

EX56 LYO is an blue Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 LYO?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 LYO was 155,735 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 LYO passed its MOT?

EX56 LYO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is EX56 LYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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