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AO56 CGE

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,364 miles

Nearside hand brake low performance

Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,364 miles

Nearside hand brake low performance

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,812 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,322 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,462 miles

lots of play in wiper linkage

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,462 miles

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

lots of play in wiper linkage

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,675 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,953 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,455 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,820 miles

O/S & N/S Rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,038 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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AO56 CGE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 52,328 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 Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 CGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO56 CGE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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