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FV56 BND

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,908 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 101,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 98,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner affected bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner affected bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner affected bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 95,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner affected bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner affected bushes marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner affected bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on tread & sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight roughness to wheelbearing when rotated

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,034 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,421 miles

WET TEST

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

WET TEST

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,541 miles

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,541 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,995 miles

both front tyres worn around outer edges

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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FV56 BND is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FV56 BND, 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 FV56 BND registered?

FV56 BND is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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