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FL56 XMM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,103 mi
Last recorded90,103 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 90,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,429 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,674 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,575 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf, osf and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf, osf and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,060 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,302 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,815 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 XMM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

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

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