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DY56 GMO

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 GMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch cover bracket mounting corroded but does not effect vehicles strength or rigidity

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between back box and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody surface corrosion including all suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2025 79,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper wheel arch cover bracket mounting corroded but does not effect vehicles strength or rigidity

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between back box and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody surface corrosion including all suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,381 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill covered in thick heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill covered in thick heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 75,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill covered in thick heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill covered in thick heavy underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 75,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,499 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,907 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 58,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,307 miles

Front Inner brake pads are getting low on friction material

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint requires vreploacement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower inner sills corroding and require body shutz

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,907 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,131 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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DY56 GMO is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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