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FY56 VHL

2006 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 1798cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 88,235 miles on the clock, averaging 4,282 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY56 VHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,282

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY56 VHL 30k44k59k74k88k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,235 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,231 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage83,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage74,645 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,640 miles
Since last MOT+599 miles
PASS
Mileage74,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,041 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage73,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage70,577 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,576 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage70,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage67,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage65,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,991 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
PASS
Mileage65,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage63,389 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,381 miles
Since last MOT+14,164 miles
PASS
Mileage49,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,871 miles
PASS
Mileage47,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage42,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage36,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage29,526 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FY56 VHL

What car is FY56 VHL?

FY56 VHL is an silver Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.

What is the mileage of FY56 VHL?

The last recorded mileage for FY56 VHL was 88,235 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY56 VHL passed its MOT?

FY56 VHL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2023.

Is FY56 VHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY56 VHL 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 FY56 VHL?

FY56 VHL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.