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FM06 FBV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 111,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,488 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,120 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,511 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,199 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs surface corrosion

front link rods creaking

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,476 miles

front and rear discs surface corrosion

front link rods creaking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,180 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,822 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,282 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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FM06 FBV 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 FM06 FBV, 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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FM06 FBV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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