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FN56 ZVC

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,350 mi
Last recorded110,350 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,350 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,320 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 110,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills unable to inspect fully due to sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manufacture undertrays and sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2019 107,698 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturers covers a fitted

undertray cover supporting mount is heavily deteiorated and corroded

vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 105,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,829 miles

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,460 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light 501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light 501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,040 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,924 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,647 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,627 miles

Front barke imbalance high 21%

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,753 miles

rear brake pads low

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,514 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 ZVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FN56 ZVC, 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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FN56 ZVC is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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