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FN06 SZK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 SZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,413 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres outer, Inner edges cracking, splits

Offside rear tyre worn & cracking, splits inner & outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2023 98,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front & Rear suspension components corroded, Under vehicle corroded

Nearside & offside front tyres outer, Inner edges cracking, splits

Offside number plate light not working

Offside rear tyre worn & cracking, splits inner & outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,549 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 96,826 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,133 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension bushes part worn

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar drop link rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,220 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,780 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear road springs

front wiper blades split at both ends .still clearing windscreen

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,978 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Front wipers noisy in operation.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

Standing corrosion to rear brake discs and slightly binding.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 54,718 miles

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

Corrosion to front brake discs on inner edges.

Engine undertray fitted.

Front wipers noisy in operation.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

Standing corrosion to rear brake discs and slightly binding.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer hanger

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,572 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,560 miles

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

near side rear tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,863 miles

near side rear tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,109 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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FN06 SZK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FN06 SZK, 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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FN06 SZK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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