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OV56 RFY

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,704 mi
Last recorded69,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 RFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,704 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,999 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 66,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2021 63,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

PLEASE MAKE SURE CAR IS EMPTY INSIDE TO GET THE AT SEAT BELTS

Fail 31 Dec 2021 63,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

PLEASE MAKE SURE CAR IS EMPTY INSIDE TO GET THE AT SEAT BELTS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,783 miles

Rear heatshield insecure

Wiper linkages worn

Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,783 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Wiper linkages worn

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,075 miles

OSR tyre close to legal limit

Wiper linkages worn

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,084 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged/cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,440 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 51,440 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,079 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 27,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,877 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 RFY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RFY, 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 OV56 RFY registered?

OV56 RFY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is OV56 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 RFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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