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VK56 UPY

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,203 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 43,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,399 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,161 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,161 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UPY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VK56 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

VK56 UPY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VK56 UPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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