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DY56 GMF

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,326 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,603 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 55,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,806 miles

management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,664 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 49,651 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 49,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,327 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 47,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,186 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,183 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,872 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

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

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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DY56 GMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY56 GMF, 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 DY56 GMF registered?

DY56 GMF is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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