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FP56 KGX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 KGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,331 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 51,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,385 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 49,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 48,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,538 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,878 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 44,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,616 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,351 miles

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished/cracked.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,179 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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FP56 KGX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 KGX registered?

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

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