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FD55 XCH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,769 mi
Last recorded91,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 XCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 91,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire center of exhaust system, heat shield material badly deteriorated/ heat resistant material missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,567 miles

Front advise number plate

Rear advise pads close to limit

Fail 9 Aug 2024 83,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front advise number plate

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

Rear advise pads close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 78,368 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 78,368 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,550 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (drop link both sides of the car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (drop link both sides of the car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,064 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,099 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,667 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edge - close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2014 60,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edge - close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,000 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn low

handbrake travel high

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,187 miles

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

nearside washer weak only just provides sufficient amount

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,738 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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FD55 XCH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD55 XCH, 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 FD55 XCH registered?

FD55 XCH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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