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FN56 ZVL

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,511 mi
Last recorded103,511 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,056 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,193 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,986 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,278 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,934 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,806 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 ZVL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

FN56 ZVL is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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