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FL56 XNB

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,327 mi
Last recorded50,327 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 50,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,840 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 48,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,801 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 47,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,859 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 45,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,426 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,687 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 XNB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

FL56 XNB is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is FL56 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 XNB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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