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FA06 HGK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear and front suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 124,553 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear and front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2022 116,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 114,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,870 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,988 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 104,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,635 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pads (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame corroded

both rear tyres perish

Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pads (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame corroded

Offside Front brakes binding

both rear tyres perish

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,518 miles

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

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

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,869 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,868 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,280 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in on outer edge tread

Fail 30 Jan 2015 89,250 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked in on outer edge tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,117 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FA06 HGK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FA06 HGK, 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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FA06 HGK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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