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GU56 MSO

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,748 mi
Last recorded125,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 MSO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 123,247 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 117,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,940 miles

cuts on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,767 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm) + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm) + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad coolant leak

battery low on power

dent in boot

fuel cap strap broken

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,156 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,256 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox bolt loose

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,084 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,284 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GU56 MSO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU56 MSO, 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 GU56 MSO registered?

GU56 MSO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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