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FA55 ZAT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA55 ZAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 124,035 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 114,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 114,214 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 105,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,598 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 94,598 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,921 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 83,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 82,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,098 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 78,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,297 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 77,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,762 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,596 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,511 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,393 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,999 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 36,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FA55 ZAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 FA55 ZAT, 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 FA55 ZAT registered?

FA55 ZAT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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