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GY56 AXW

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,757 mi
Last recorded109,757 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 AXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,757 miles

Front exhanust flexi pipe slightly damaged.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front exhanust flexi pipe slightly damaged.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 103,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 103,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 96,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,695 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 93,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,845 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,361 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,780 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,602 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,949 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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GY56 AXW is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY56 AXW, 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 GY56 AXW registered?

GY56 AXW is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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