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FD56 ZWH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,586 mi
Last recorded100,586 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 ZWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,741 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 53,735 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,970 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,128 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 ZWH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

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

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