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FL56 XVH

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,161 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,130 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.043 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,490 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

non standard front seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

non standard front seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,018 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded o/s front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,837 miles

All shocker rubbers split

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,527 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,814 miles

under floor covers fitted

both front brake disks corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,770 miles

front wipers split

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 XVH is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

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

Is FL56 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 XVH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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