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FY06 TZS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 TZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 88,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill 30cm from rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill 30cm from rear sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,152 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 60,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,813 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,810 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,183 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 53,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brakes slightly scored

punture repair glue passed use by date

rear brakes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY06 TZS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY06 TZS, 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 FY06 TZS registered?

FY06 TZS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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