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GU56 MWC

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2025 122,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake recording low effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,285 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 108,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,349 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 84,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from o\s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,652 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak form o\s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,194 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,842 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Mar 2016 46,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,332 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,784 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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GU56 MWC is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 GU56 MWC, 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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GU56 MWC is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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