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FN06 SZR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,696 mi
Last recorded79,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,696 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 79,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,999 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,934 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,836 miles

o/s front antiroll bar ball joint has lost 3 of its rivits

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,207 miles

o/s front suspension antiroll bar link rod top ball joint has lost 2 of its rivits

o/s rear shockabsorber misting

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front suspension antiroll bar link rod top ball joint has lost 2 of its rivits

o/s rear shockabsorber misting

rear antiroll bar link rods ball joint rubbers cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,528 miles

small staining o/s rear shockabsorber

small stone chips across windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,263 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 41,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,836 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,585 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 SZR 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 75%.

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 SZR, 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 FN06 SZR registered?

FN06 SZR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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