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FD06 HNC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 HNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside painted

Fail 17 Apr 2026 88,443 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside painted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 78,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,555 miles

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,864 miles

o/s/f brake grabbing very slightly

o/s/r inner brake pad wearing slightly thin

Pass 8 May 2018 46,818 miles

both rear brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion/pitting

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 May 2017 45,992 miles

both rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

Pass 18 May 2016 44,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,957 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,617 miles

vehicle underside slightly dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 21 May 2013 42,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 42,542 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 36,264 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,483 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted on inside surfaces.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,051 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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FD06 HNC 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD06 HNC, 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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FD06 HNC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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