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FA06 NRO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,218 mi
Last recorded87,218 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,218 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,275 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 69,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 59,048 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 59,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,702 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,076 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,2-3.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,478 miles

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,913 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 NRO 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 72.2%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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