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FP56 ATZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,583 mi
Last recorded127,583 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ATZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 127,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 119,915 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 119,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 92,500 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,385 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,722 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,642 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,899 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,843 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,843 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,263 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 28,263 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,401 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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FP56 ATZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP56 ATZ, 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 FP56 ATZ registered?

FP56 ATZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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