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FD56 TAV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,701 mi
Last recorded97,701 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 TAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside washer poor ok at test

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,504 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 90,502 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached do not drive (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,623 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 75,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,338 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,277 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,984 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,283 miles

rear tyres getting a little low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,238 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 TAV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD56 TAV, 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 FD56 TAV registered?

FD56 TAV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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