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FY06 ZFM

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,227 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner facial, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Camber ball joint dust covers, both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm dust cover, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour HID's fitted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner facial, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Camber ball joint dust covers, both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm dust cover, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ARM BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing No longer attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,714 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 57,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,081 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,904 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 46,354 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,354 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,173 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,684 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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FY06 ZFM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

FY06 ZFM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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