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FL56 KDX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,668 miles

General Suspension Corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,036 miles

General Suspension Corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,445 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION REAR OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,566 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,764 miles

Front shock absorbers corroding

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (most forward) suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,243 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,120 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 KDX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX registered?

FL56 KDX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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