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FL56 HYA

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 72,005 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n.s & o.s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,493 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 71,493 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,303 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 68,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,705 miles

Several small chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Several small chips in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,396 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on outer edge

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,747 miles

chip front screen zone A

osf tyre slightly low and slightly cracked .

Fail 27 Jan 2015 45,747 miles

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

chip front screen zone A

osf tyre slightly low and slightly cracked .

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,856 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,357 miles

chip in zone A

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 32,965 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,046 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,672 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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FL56 HYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL56 HYA, 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 FL56 HYA registered?

FL56 HYA is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is FL56 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 HYA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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