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FP06 NVW

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 NVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 51,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 47,599 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 May 2022 38,731 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 38,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both inner track rods corroded.

Pass 25 May 2021 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear outer disc face corroded with age.

Pass 28 May 2020 38,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 38,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,663 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,030 miles

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

FP06 NVW is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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