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X50 NYX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,929 mi
Last recorded30,929 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 NYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 30,929 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 30,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,881 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,673 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,779 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces and inner pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 27,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,257 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,712 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 24,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 16,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X50 NYX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X50 NYX, 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 X50 NYX registered?

X50 NYX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is X50 NYX safe to buy?

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