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FL56 XMF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,567 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 84,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,156 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 83,155 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning number plate bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 81,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 81,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,235 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,235 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,471 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,256 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,568 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 XMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FL56 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

FL56 XMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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