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KU56 VCX

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,771 mi
Last recorded69,771 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 VCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens fully missing but still showing red (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,771 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens fully missing but still showing red (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,566 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,637 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,518 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 32,296 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,622 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on the tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,996 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,238 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 13,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,785 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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KU56 VCX is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU56 VCX, 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 KU56 VCX registered?

KU56 VCX is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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