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FP06 HRX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,968 mi
Last recorded52,968 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 HRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,968 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 52,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 52,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 51,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outboard surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inboard surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,341 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 49,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 43,235 miles

Front Tyre 10 years old. Both

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,289 miles

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 38,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion noted to rear sub-frame & suspension components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,944 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,521 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,538 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 9,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,457 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 HRX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP06 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

FP06 HRX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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