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DE56 RKY

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 RKY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,917 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,406 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 112,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is poor

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

Rear Both brake drum back plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 106,024 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,507 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 98,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 92,190 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 92,175 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

vehicle presented in a dirty condition.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,244 miles

near side front tyre worn to limits on the inner edge

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perished

Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

near side front tyre worn to limits on the inner edge

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,943 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dampness on and around shock absorber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,323 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,637 miles

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT TO THE OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 6 Apr 2013 30,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT TO THE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,273 miles

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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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DE56 RKY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE56 RKY, 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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DE56 RKY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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