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VK56 BLF

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,285 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 110,257 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Osf bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component fouling Os power steering hose clips broken and hose fouling driveshaft (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 106,765 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 106,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,487 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,643 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,155 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,316 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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VK56 BLF is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK56 BLF, 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 VK56 BLF registered?

VK56 BLF is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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