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FY56 XCV

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 135,345 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 132,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50R16 87W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 132,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50R16 87W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,751 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,751 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,391 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,259 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn outer edges slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,259 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn outer edges slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,617 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,970 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,395 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,235 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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FY56 XCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 FY56 XCV, 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 FY56 XCV registered?

FY56 XCV is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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