2006 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GV56 FWH
2006 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 129,751 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV56 FWH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 129,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV56 FWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (GV56 FWH) between January 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
GV56 FWH Mileage History
- 16/01/201029,878 mi
- 19/01/201029,878 mi
- 21/01/201136,798 mi+6,920 mi
- 26/01/201242,866 mi+6,068 mi
- 26/01/201242,866 mi
- 03/08/201244,744 mi+1,878 mi
- 18/07/201352,115 mi+7,371 mi
- 07/07/201457,213 mi+5,098 mi
- 05/08/201571,129 mi+13,916 mi
- 05/08/201571,129 mi
- 22/07/201682,227 mi+11,098 mi
- 22/07/201682,227 mi
- 24/07/201789,112 mi+6,885 mi
- 24/07/201789,112 mi
- 27/07/201896,698 mi+7,586 mi
- 30/07/2019103,239 mi+6,541 mi
- 30/07/2019103,239 mi
- 28/07/2020107,528 mi+4,289 mi
- 28/07/2020107,528 mi
- 02/08/2021109,490 mi+1,962 mi
- 28/07/2022113,606 mi+4,116 mi
- 05/08/2023117,032 mi+3,426 mi
- 13/08/2024118,531 mi+1,499 mi
- 29/07/2025121,914 mi+3,383 mi
- 05/08/2026129,751 mi+7,837 mi
Average of roughly 6,035 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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