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FP56 KHG

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,536 mi
Last recorded57,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 KHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,536 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit/covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2026 57,536 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit/covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,594 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,542 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear suspension corroding

sill kit fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 55,533 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated pattern weak

rear suspension corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 53,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 49,475 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 49,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,395 miles

both rear track arm outer boots perished

Pass 10 May 2019 38,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,391 miles

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 35,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,924 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,702 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 32,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 28,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,917 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 26,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 25,568 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,759 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 KHG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KHG, 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 KHG registered?

FP56 KHG is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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