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FP06 NVM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 NVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 84,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,325 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 79,325 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 71,628 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear axle drop links worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 71,628 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear axle drop links worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,795 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts & rears, in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,662 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 55,661 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,048 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,897 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,666 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion n/s/r brake disc inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,431 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,156 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing & slight wear on edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,045 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r tyre perishing & slight wear on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,052 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 NVM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

FP06 NVM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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