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FM06 PZT

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 PZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 90,754 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 90,729 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 11 Apr 2024 88,576 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 88,573 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,236 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL ON DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 82,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL ON DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,014 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2021 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,375 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 61,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 56,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,611 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 PZT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM06 PZT, 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 FM06 PZT registered?

FM06 PZT is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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