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FN06 TYY

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,205 miles

Various metal pipes are corroded

Various underside corrosion

chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2024 96,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 95,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 76,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 72,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs are corroding on edges (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside front brake pads low

offside front and nearside front brakes are starting to bind

Fail 1 Jun 2016 63,973 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing has 1x nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside discs are corroding on edges (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside front brake pads low

offside front and nearside front brakes are starting to bind

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,346 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 57,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 57,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,507 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside & nearside front brake discs in very poor condition on inner faces

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 TYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

FN06 TYY is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FN06 TYY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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