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FE56 XWB

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,267 mi
Last recorded100,267 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. All (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2022 84,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,142 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,548 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,379 miles

coolant leak on nearside of engine

corrosion to underbody areas and rear coil springs

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,700 miles

both nearside tyre walls scrubbed

light corrosion to exhaust sections

slight uneven wear to both nearside tyres

Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside tyre walls scrubbed

light corrosion to exhaust sections

slight uneven wear to both nearside tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/r outer tyre wall worn

play in gear box steady bar

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,626 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge on 2.5mm

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,981 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge ,cracking in tread pattern

Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,248 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2012 15,444 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,823 miles

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

general body damage

Fail 13 Oct 2011 6,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

general body damage

Pass 8 Nov 2010 6,508 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,081 miles

front bumper damaged

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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FE56 XWB is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FE56 XWB, 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 FE56 XWB registered?

FE56 XWB is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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