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FL56 XUX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,400 mi
Last recorded106,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,400 miles

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

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

dampness to boot floor

middle underside support/brace holed and corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,398 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front support structure on underside holed and corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

dampness and corrosion to boot floor

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,316 miles

Front strengthening plate corroded

Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Sep 2021 93,222 miles

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

Front strenghening plate corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 93,222 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front strenghening plate corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,838 miles

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

light corrosion to all suspension components and subframes

Pass 27 Sep 2019

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Sep 2019 87,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both nearside wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

driver's seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both nearside wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

driver's seat belt retracting mechanism slow

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver's seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,854 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver's seat belt retracting mechanism slow

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,946 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,946 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,141 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 40,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,049 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,221 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 XUX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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