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VF55 GNU

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 130,228 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,131 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,095 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 112,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,651 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,265 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,107 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing om inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,851 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front steering rack arms have slight play

offside rear tyre close to limit at 2mm

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,615 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 57,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,594 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,213 miles

front pads getting low ( but not dangerous )

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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VF55 GNU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VF55 GNU, 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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VF55 GNU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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