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WL56 GAX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,368 mi
Last recorded44,368 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 GAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 43,891 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,242 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,590 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 31,533 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 29,332 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 27,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,494 miles

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

o/s/f disc corroded on inner

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WL56 GAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WL56 GAX, 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 WL56 GAX registered?

WL56 GAX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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