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OY56 BEO

2006 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 BEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,586 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,547 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run soft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 142,547 miles

Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run soft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,095 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 140,095 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,077 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 130,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,710 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged letters (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 92,361 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 81,067 miles

Coolant leak from header tank ()

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,967 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,787 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,317 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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OY56 BEO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Green 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 OY56 BEO, 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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OY56 BEO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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