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AV56 COU

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 COU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge 175/65X14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65X14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65X14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,959 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive os diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge & perished

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,833 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge & perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,047 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded and back box slightly blowing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,536 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,080 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,904 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chunk missing out of sidewall of nearside front tyre. no cords exposed

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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AV56 COU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV56 COU, 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 AV56 COU registered?

AV56 COU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AV56 COU safe to buy?

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