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NL56 FAO

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,983 mi
Last recorded56,983 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 FAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 56,983 miles

Lower Under seal protection applied to sills and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing /corroded and holed no sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded and holed at bottom no sharp edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,761 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,394 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 15,319 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,554 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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NL56 FAO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL56 FAO registered?

NL56 FAO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 FAO safe to buy?

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