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BK56 GWP

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 64,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,402 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 61,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,724 miles

all 4 tyre treads cracking due to age no cord yet visible

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,715 miles

all tyres very minor cracks inside tread

Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres very minor cracks inside tread

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,007 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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BK56 GWP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK56 GWP, 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 BK56 GWP registered?

BK56 GWP is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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