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KG56 MLJ

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 MLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,623 miles

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

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,796 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,930 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,364 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,977 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,665 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,729 miles

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

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

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 7 Apr 2014 26,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,863 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WERE MADE WEEK 11 YEAR 2006 - 175/65HR14

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,976 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 5,976 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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KG56 MLJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KG56 MLJ, 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 KG56 MLJ registered?

KG56 MLJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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