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FD06 HNG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 HNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 79,060 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear sub frame (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,926 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 78,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,079 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETERIORATED BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DETERIORATED BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISY WHEN ROTATED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS AND NS END OF SILL SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,607 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 66,607 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all suspension components and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from central join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 48,789 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 48,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,789 miles

all tyres slightly perished

slightly corroded underside

Fail 8 May 2018 48,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

all tyres slightly perished

slightly corroded underside

Pass 18 May 2017 48,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,480 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 46,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 46,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,470 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 35,470 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 30,912 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 HNG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD06 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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