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FL56 NYB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 NYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 104,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and Offside Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Offside Rear Inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Offside Rear Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside - Front and Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 104,288 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS/OS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS/OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion Inc Suspension

Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,363 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 101,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,450 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,606 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 77,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,117 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 59,110 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front pad anti rattler clip fouling disc

Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,626 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,600 miles

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

Rear discs corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,748 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,384 miles

N/s/f tyre bauld outer edge

O/s/f tyre surface cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,464 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 NYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 NYB, 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 NYB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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