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HJ56 NJU

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 NJU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,671 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged

Offside Rear Outer sill and passenger door shut area corroding

Rear beam axle corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2025 139,671 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill and passenger door shut area corroding

Rear beam axle corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2024 136,724 miles

Coolant level empty

Front both front suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR + NSR sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Expansion bottle cap missing from coolant bottle

Fail 30 Sep 2024 136,724 miles

Coolant level empty

Front both front suspension arm ball joint gaiters perishing

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR + NSR sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Expansion bottle cap missing from coolant bottle

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 135,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,892 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 129,892 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure over rear exhaust box. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,294 miles

Slight corrosion on off side sill

Fail 21 Sep 2018 127,294 miles

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

Slight corrosion on off side sill

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,440 miles

High level brake lamp out

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 106,495 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,526 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,152 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,677 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,526 miles

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

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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HJ56 NJU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HJ56 NJU, 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 HJ56 NJU registered?

HJ56 NJU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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