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DE56 FWL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,628 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,938 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 120,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 117,915 miles

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,182 miles

underside corrosion present.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,399 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2016 105,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs in poor condition

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls but do not expose cords

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,810 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,618 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 86,618 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,808 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 68,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,491 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad low

Fail 10 Nov 2011 59,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner brake pad low

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,302 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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DE56 FWL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE56 FWL, 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 DE56 FWL registered?

DE56 FWL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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