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DY06 FCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,691 mi
Last recorded56,691 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 48,017 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 46,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,944 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,532 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,456 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split on edges.

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,371 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 2mm.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,955 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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DY06 FCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DY06 FCV, 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 DY06 FCV registered?

DY06 FCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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