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AU56 VHF

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VHF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,152 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 98,147 miles

Front Bumper insecure lower strip loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,408 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,285 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 88,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 77,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 73,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 68,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 59,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,649 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,050 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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AU56 VHF is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU56 VHF, 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 AU56 VHF registered?

AU56 VHF is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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