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FL56 KAJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 81,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,342 miles

Rear chassis rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,578 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 68,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,397 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 51,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 34,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,628 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front pads appear low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,400 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 KAJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KAJ, 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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FL56 KAJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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