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ML56 MVH

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,206 mi
Last recorded84,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 MVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 84,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,795 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 79,795 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 55,852 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 55,752 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,585 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,585 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,340 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,922 miles

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

cut on near side front tyre outer wall no ply or cords showing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,656 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 23,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,642 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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ML56 MVH is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 ML56 MVH, 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 ML56 MVH registered?

ML56 MVH is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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