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HG56 MWM

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 MWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 97,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,873 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 92,871 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,298 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 89,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,438 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 573,308 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,496 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 23 Nov 2015 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Nov 2014 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,650 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,995 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,184 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,571 miles

O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,512 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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HG56 MWM is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HG56 MWM, 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 HG56 MWM registered?

HG56 MWM is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HG56 MWM safe to buy?

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