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OY56 TXL

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,906 mi
Last recorded131,906 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 TXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 131,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs pump leaking (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 127,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,942 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 118,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,504 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 100,964 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 100,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,457 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,746 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,882 miles

heatshield over exhaust loose

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,732 miles

1/slieght wear on front tyres

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,732 miles

1/slieght wear on front tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,343 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,985 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to the outside of the sidewall not yet exposing cords/ply

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,939 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 TXL is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

OY56 TXL is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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