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OY56 KNL

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,070 mi
Last recorded19,070 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 19,070 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 17,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 17,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 16,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 14,717 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 14,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 12,997 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 11,564 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 9,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 8,876 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 7,584 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 6,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 5,161 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 5,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 3,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 2,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 1,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 1,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 1,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 862 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 KNL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY56 KNL, 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 OY56 KNL registered?

OY56 KNL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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