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FY06 ZXR

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,738 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,116 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 83,116 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 81,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,148 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 79,148 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 69,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,481 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,109 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,938 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 36,430 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZXR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

FY06 ZXR is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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