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ST56 OUV

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 OUV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,646 miles

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

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

under carriage and suspension components rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2019 80,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under carriage and suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,189 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,189 miles

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,922 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres badly cracked/perished.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight coolant leak from bottom radiator hose.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 61,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe from flexy pipe to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short brake pipe from flexy pipe to brake cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust metal brackets on silencer weak but not broken from silencer box yet.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 51,168 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 37,450 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,450 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,856 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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ST56 OUV is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST56 OUV, 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 ST56 OUV registered?

ST56 OUV is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is ST56 OUV safe to buy?

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