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VK56 UJS

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UJS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 91,861 miles

Front bumper loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 91,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front bumper loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,902 miles

Front Headlamps Cloudy

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,950 miles

Both headlamps discoloured/cloudy.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,788 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,523 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,478 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 47,463 miles

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

front brake pads appear very near to legal limit

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,060 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,865 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,640 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 34,640 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,539 miles

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,248 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight seepage from powwer steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,000 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 UJS is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 VK56 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

VK56 UJS is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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