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FP06 DHJ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,908 mi
Last recorded32,908 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 DHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 28,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 27,845 miles

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 24 May 2023 27,503 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 26,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 25,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 23,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 21,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 18,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 16,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 13,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,582 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,780 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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FP06 DHJ 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP06 DHJ, 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 FP06 DHJ registered?

FP06 DHJ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is FP06 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 DHJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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