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FY06 ZXE

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 99,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe strut braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,387 miles

general corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,316 miles

Central exhaust heat shield lose

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,315 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shield lose

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,305 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,305 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,166 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,731 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 22,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

FY06 ZXE is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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