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HV56 VAX

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 VAX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 126,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 117,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 117,185 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 110,903 miles

front pads wearing thin

inner rim damage on n/s/f wheel

n/s/f low and worn inner edge 175/65/14t

wear in wiper mechanism

Fail 16 Dec 2019 110,902 miles

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

front pads wearing thin

inner rim damage on n/s/f wheel

n/s/f low and worn inner edge 175/65/14t

radiator fan constantly running and temp gauge always cold

wear in wiper mechanism

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,363 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,769 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,769 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,596 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,856 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,388 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,142 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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HV56 VAX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV56 VAX, 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 HV56 VAX registered?

HV56 VAX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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