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HY56 VCM

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,112 mi
Last recorded30,112 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VCM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 30,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 30,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,488 miles

Front Driveshaft inner boots misting oil on both sides

Slight flat spot to all tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,394 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 24,394 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,848 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)

tyre size 175/65r14 82t

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,426 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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HY56 VCM is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY56 VCM, 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 HY56 VCM registered?

HY56 VCM is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is HY56 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 VCM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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