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FP56 YSV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 YSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have general corrosion, but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 100,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 97,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 85,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,244 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,619 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,615 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 31,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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FP56 YSV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

FP56 YSV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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