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OV56 CMU

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 CMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 106,194 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,076 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,076 miles

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

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

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,132 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,250 miles

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 95,912 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has inside sidewall facing outwards

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,672 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,781 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear wheel bearing noisy but NOT rough when rotated

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

service brake efficiency met but it would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 22 Feb 2018 84,781 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear wheel bearing noisy but NOT rough when rotated

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

service brake efficiency met but it would appear that the REAR braking system requires adjustment or repair

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,460 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,522 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 59,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Tracking out ??

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,350 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,094 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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OV56 CMU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OV56 CMU, 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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OV56 CMU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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