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GV56 UTY

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,324 mi
Last recorded130,324 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 UTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 130,324 miles

Engine management light staying on

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Slight seepage from injector area

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 125,171 miles

Engine light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

possible injector leaking from seal doesn't affect emissions

Fail 8 Mar 2021 125,171 miles

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

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

Engine light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

possible injector leaking from seal doesn't affect emissions

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,884 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,742 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking fumes into car (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight wear

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,808 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

POSSIBLE SEVERAL INJECTOR SEALS BLOWING

REAR ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

SMALL CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

POSSIBLE SEVERAL INJECTOR SEALS BLOWING

REAR ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

SMALL CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN

Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,941 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 62,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 44,881 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,061 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,029 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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GV56 UTY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV56 UTY, 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 GV56 UTY registered?

GV56 UTY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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