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RJ56 BYR

2006 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,334 mi
Last recorded183,334 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 183,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp unit outer lens missing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2024 167,749 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box torque control mounting bush weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged and has condensation (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,889 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,670 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,329 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,724 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 97,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,166 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,115 miles

Offside front tyre 2.8mm....Nearside front tyre 3.2mm

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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RJ56 BYR is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,250cc 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 RJ56 BYR, 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 RJ56 BYR registered?

RJ56 BYR is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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