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LR56 LRE

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,541 mi
Last recorded94,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LRE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 94,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,247 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,940 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 82,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,398 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 62,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2017 59,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,616 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres out off shape

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out off shape

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre damaged side wall and perrishing

oil level low

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front tyre damaged side wall and perrishing

oil level low

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,511 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,853 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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LR56 LRE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR56 LRE, 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 LR56 LRE registered?

LR56 LRE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is LR56 LRE safe to buy?

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