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FD56 FHM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 FHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 97,718 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 95,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,232 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,970 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,292 miles

All suspension, subframe and steering components corroded

Rear silencer mounting corroded

Several suspension bushes perished, but no excess movement

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,291 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken at joint (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension, subframe and steering components corroded

Rear silencer mounting corroded

Several suspension bushes perished, but no excess movement

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,916 miles

small chips on front windscreen

corrosion showing on both front flexi brake hose ferrules

general corrosion on front subframe

general corrosion on rear subframe

general corrosion showing on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion showing on both front flexi brake hose ferrules

front brake pads low

general corrosion on front subframe

general corrosion on rear subframe

general corrosion showing on rear suspension components

o/s+n/s/f brake discs marked/lipped

o/s+n/s/r brake discs heavily corroded, braking surface reduced

rear brake pads getting low

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 75,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,315 miles

some corrosion rear discs,

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,653 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,634 miles

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

offside front tyre is close to legal limits on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,242 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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FD56 FHM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD56 FHM, 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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FD56 FHM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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