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FP06 TUU

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 TUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,740 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 41,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 39,484 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 37,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,470 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 36,467 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 36,368 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre small nail in tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres splitting 205/50/16

Fail 9 May 2016 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre small nail in tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres splitting 205/50/16

Pass 8 May 2015 32,550 miles

All tyres perished in tread

Both front tyre valves perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 28,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 26,135 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 26,135 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,203 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 24,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 18,054 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 18,054 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TUU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

FP06 TUU is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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