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WL56 FNP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT LOWER SECTION OFF INNER WHEEL ARCH BEHIND CARPET. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LOWER SECTION OFF INNER WHEEL ARCH BEHIND CARPET. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FRONT LOWER SECTION OFF INNER WHEEL ARCH BEHIND CARPET. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LOWER SECTION OFF INNER WHEEL ARCH BEHIND CARPET. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 100,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,829 miles

chip in windscreen, not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,833 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,303 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,236 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 61,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,844 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,387 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,874 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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WL56 FNP 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 WL56 FNP, 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 WL56 FNP registered?

WL56 FNP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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