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BN56 FAA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,659 mi
Last recorded70,659 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 FAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 67,672 miles

Front subframe surface rust

Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,212 miles

Rear subframe and suspension surface rust

Pass 16 Dec 2022 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,962 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front / rear suspension components and brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

front / rear suspension components and brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,265 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint and rubber boot worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,678 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,305 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front both rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges splitting and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,866 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,215 miles

front wiper blades worn

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BN56 FAA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN56 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN56 FAA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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