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AY06 GZS

2006 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,861 mi
Last recorded56,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 GZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,861 miles

Front brake pads over half worn.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle, also covered in mud so hard to see some components

Fail 8 Jan 2026 56,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake pads over half worn.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle, also covered in mud so hard to see some components

Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal and mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads half worn

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/slight damage around walls,cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

showing signs of corrosion and some parts covered in underseal and mud

Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage around inner and outer walls 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covered in underseal and mud

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread. 205/45/17

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

Rear brake discs corroded

under body covered in under-sill

Fail 7 Jan 2022 44,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread. 205/45/17

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

Rear brake discs corroded

under body covered in under-sill

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,327 miles

All under body heavily coated in under seal

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

Park brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,208 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 34,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,505 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,700 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,409 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,855 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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AY06 GZS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY06 GZS, 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 AY06 GZS registered?

AY06 GZS is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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