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SM56 UTS

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 UTS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,598 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 73,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose, at side of heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,809 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,435 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,435 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM56 UTS is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM56 UTS, 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 SM56 UTS registered?

SM56 UTS is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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The MOT history for SM56 UTS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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