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FY56 MTX

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 MTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded close to rear beam axle (Not yet holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 88,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded close to rear beam axle (Not yet holed ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,859 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 82,859 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 2022 79,480 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Lamp outer lense missing

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

Vehicle body panels has light corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 71,920 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from abs unit (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,368 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 45,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,159 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,219 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,232 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 12,101 miles

N/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

N/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall

O/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,076 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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FY56 MTX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY56 MTX, 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 FY56 MTX registered?

FY56 MTX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is FY56 MTX safe to buy?

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