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VN56 FNX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 FNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S tie rod ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 107,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S and N/S tie rod ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 106,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,353 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,101 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,485 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres perishing and wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,184 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from repair in rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak (gearbox)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,986 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 44,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre low on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,538 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 23,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN56 FNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VN56 FNX, 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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VN56 FNX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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