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LX56 RSV

2006 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 RSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,096 miles

Coolant leak

Wheel trims fitted to the rears at the time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2026 93,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Wheel trims fitted to the rears at the time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,469 miles

Wheel trims fitted to the rears at the time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2025 86,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge nearly through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims fitted to the rears at the time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,000 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,948 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2023 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2022 62,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,648 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,490 miles

Front surface corrosion to underneath body rails subframe mountng

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,688 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

floor pan corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres showing signs of wear on outside edge

slight damage to offside front of vehicle

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 25,034 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 25,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 18,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,989 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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LX56 RSV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX56 RSV, 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 LX56 RSV registered?

LX56 RSV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is LX56 RSV safe to buy?

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