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FD56 ZVN

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ZVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 106,680 miles

Corrosion on underside

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

Suspension corroded

Washers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2025 106,680 miles

Corrosion on underside

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension corroded

Washers poor

Fail 22 Oct 2025 106,679 miles

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

Corrosion on underside

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

Suspension corroded

Washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,443 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

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

windscreen washers weak performance

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,170 miles

Corrosion on underside

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 98,138 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))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on underside

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,586 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,310 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,308 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISCS ARE SCORED (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,943 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,943 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,133 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,156 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 ZVN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

FD56 ZVN is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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