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AO56 RYD

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,303 mi
Last recorded63,303 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RYD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,354 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,255 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,991 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,991 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush knocking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 48,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 42,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,161 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 32,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,483 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 26,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,984 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 17,045 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 RYD is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RYD, 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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What year was AO56 RYD registered?

AO56 RYD is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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