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FP06 HSV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,005 mi
Last recorded93,005 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 HSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,005 miles

Corrosion developing rear chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2025 93,003 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion developing rear chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 88,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,667 miles

Central Front Lower vehicle has under tray's can not fully inspect vehicle

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front drivers seat belt requires small amount of help to retract

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,647 miles

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

Rear wheels have slight bind

strong smell of petrol fumes yet no evidence of leak at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2019 76,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wheels have slight bind

strong smell of petrol fumes yet no evidence of leak at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall badly perished and cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall badly perished and cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,239 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,239 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewalls

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,920 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,416 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,112 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 HSV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

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

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