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LT56 VXL

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,624 mi
Last recorded54,624 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 54,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing

Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 44,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,048 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 41,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 38,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,504 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,376 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 34,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,246 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 18,246 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,836 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 8,836 miles

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

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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LT56 VXL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LT56 VXL, 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 LT56 VXL registered?

LT56 VXL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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