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LT56 VYF

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,888 mi
Last recorded88,888 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake line in wheel arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,702 miles

Centre exhaust system corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line in wheel arch area corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 80,702 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust system corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line in wheel arch area corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroding

os & ns rear inner sills and chassis corroding

slight leak power steering pipe

Fail 7 Nov 2022 75,208 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroding

os & ns rear inner sills and chassis corroding

slight leak power steering pipe

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,149 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

rear body damage

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2021 71,149 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

rear body damage

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,278 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,105 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe in front wheel arch starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 64,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe in front wheel arch starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust system corroding

slight buckle nsf & nsr wheel rims

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 51,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,940 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,940 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 23 Sep 2014 19,415 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,960 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,338 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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LT56 VYF is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VYF, 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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LT56 VYF is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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