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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ARM BENT (5.3.3 (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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
o/s/f brake slight binding
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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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FY06 ZFM is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2006.
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