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MJ56 FXA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FXA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 73,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,723 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake has reserve travel when operated

Fail 27 Jun 2025 58,723 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake has reserve travel when operated

Pass 1 Jul 2024 49,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 46,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 37,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cord on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 33,480 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,426 miles

offside headlamp outer lense misting over

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,226 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,159 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,646 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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MJ56 FXA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ56 FXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ56 FXA registered?

MJ56 FXA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is MJ56 FXA safe to buy?

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