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FA06 NPD

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,355 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket / mounting corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 104,351 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket / mounting corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 96,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,652 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front windscreen - stone chips

Offside Front Front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2023 93,651 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front windscreen - stone chips

Offside Front Front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,867 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R + O/S/R Rear Suspension/Track Rod Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension Arm With Rear ARB Links Attached To - Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension Arm With Rear ARB Links Attached To - Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 65,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken away from ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,723 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 43,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,264 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut apparent but not to excess and not showing cord or ply

Fail 27 Oct 2009 24,305 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut apparent but not to excess and not showing cord or ply

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 NPD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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