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FN56 ZTV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,441 mi
Last recorded39,441 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 39,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,401 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 38,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 38,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear inner sills very slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 38,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 36,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 36,884 miles

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted[inside surface] (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 36,131 miles

front brake discs pitted[inside surface]

Pass 3 May 2017 35,011 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 35,008 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,158 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 31,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 29,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 16,641 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 29 May 2009 16,641 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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FN56 ZTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FN56 ZTV, 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 FN56 ZTV registered?

FN56 ZTV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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