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OV56 ZTF

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZTF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 60,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,869 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,488 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,220 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,209 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 22 Dec 2017 50,209 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,089 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 22,838 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 22,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,561 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 ZTF is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OV56 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

OV56 ZTF is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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