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FY06 GPZ

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,995 mi
Last recorded50,995 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,287 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,306 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,118 miles

Nearside front steering rack outer arm has play .

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall .

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,500 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,970 miles

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 26 Mar 2012 21,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,631 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,625 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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FY06 GPZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY06 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY06 GPZ registered?

FY06 GPZ is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is FY06 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 GPZ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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