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HW56 FFC

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,652 mi
Last recorded60,652 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,652 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Light Lens Missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Light Lens Missing

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

Pass 6 May 2025 54,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 53,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, light outputs slightly reduced

Fail 17 Jan 2023 53,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure devoiding of tread on edges, perished and cracking, tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration, light outputs slightly reduced

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,081 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 48,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tracking out

Pass 2 May 2019 43,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 43,170 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 38,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 38,899 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 34,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,817 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 26,817 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,495 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2013 20,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,248 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 17,248 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 13,715 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,486 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 7,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HW56 FFC 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 68%.

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 HW56 FFC, 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 HW56 FFC registered?

HW56 FFC is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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