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LB56 UPO

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,607 mi
Last recorded43,607 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 UPO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 43,607 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 41,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper loose

Fail 19 Dec 2024 41,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper loose

Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head light misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 37,179 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 37,179 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 35,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,170 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 30,630 miles

All four tyres have outer side wall damaged

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 30,630 miles

All four tyres have outer side wall damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 28,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 27,557 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 27,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 25,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall damage.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,176 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 22,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 20,401 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 18,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,025 miles

both rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 31 Dec 2010 14,055 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 14,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 10,597 miles

all four tyre's have cuts in sidewalls reccomend attention soon

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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LB56 UPO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LB56 UPO, 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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LB56 UPO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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