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FY56 VHM

2006 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,412 mi
Last recorded54,412 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,376 miles

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding (near rubber flexi hose) . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit on inside shoulder . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding (near rubber flexi hose) . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit on inside shoulder . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,073 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,629 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,946 miles

n/s front tyre has cut on outerwall

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,998 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,524 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 VHM is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

FY56 VHM is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is FY56 VHM safe to buy?

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