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FA06 HGP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 HGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,686 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hand Brake lever require adjusting

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 83,672 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

poor repair to nearside rear inner sill covered in sealer and silicon

Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 80,869 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear chassis support arms corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 78,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear chassis support arms corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,693 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,398 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 61,396 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,703 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 56,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,066 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,066 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,677 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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FA06 HGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HGP, 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 FA06 HGP registered?

FA06 HGP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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