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FP06 UNV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 94,501 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front & rear end heavily corroded

tested in wet condition

Fail 25 Feb 2023 94,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Smoking Excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Corroded and Loose

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General Underside of Vehicle Showing signs of Corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,984 miles

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

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

Front subframe has heavy corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension parts are heavily corroded

Rear subframe has heavy corrosion

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 88,984 miles

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

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

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

Front subframe has heavy corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension parts are heavily corroded

Rear subframe has heavy corrosion

both outer sills corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,450 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,978 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 78,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,568 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 70,568 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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,994 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 65,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,302 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 60,302 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,651 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,651 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,122 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear 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 UNV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UNV, 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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FP06 UNV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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