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YG56 GCX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 GCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 121,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 113,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,636 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 95,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,911 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,114 miles

Front brake pads aprox 80% worn.

Rear brake pads aprox 75% worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,022 miles

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

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

front number plate backing dirty

Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate backing dirty

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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YG56 GCX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG56 GCX, 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 YG56 GCX registered?

YG56 GCX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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