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GJ56 VSE

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 42,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 40,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 39,936 miles

Front brake hose Ferrules rusty both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 38,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 37,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,656 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 33,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 26,994 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,045 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GJ56 VSE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 GJ56 VSE, 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 GJ56 VSE registered?

GJ56 VSE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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