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BX56 FXH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 96,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 96,212 miles

o/s/r inner sill showing corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,104 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,362 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION

Fail 23 May 2019 81,362 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,552 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 65,041 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,171 miles

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

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 35,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,544 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 31,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,202 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,349 miles

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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BX56 FXH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX56 FXH, 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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What year was BX56 FXH registered?

BX56 FXH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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