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MX56 ECW

2006 Porsche Cayman

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,572 mi
Last recorded61,572 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Cayman53,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ECW
MakePorsche
ModelCayman
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 61,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,322 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,453 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,453 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 50,375 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,090 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,472 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,889 miles

all 4 brake discs pitted

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayman?

Based on 183,163 MOT tests across 18,218 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
3,060
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
18,218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,565
position lamp(s) not working 1,354
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 490
Headlamp aim too high 486
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MX56 ECW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Cayman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,967 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 Porsche Cayman fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,565 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 ECW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayman typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Cayman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX56 ECW registered?

MX56 ECW is a 2006 Porsche Cayman, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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