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VN56 WJE

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,758 mi
Last recorded147,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 WJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 147,758 miles

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

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

suspension starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2024 147,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 133,040 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 133,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,537 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,149 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 120,095 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,298 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broke

Fail 11 Nov 2017 105,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket broke

Pass 5 Nov 2016 96,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2015 87,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,557 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,049 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 14 Nov 2009 41,076 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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VN56 WJE is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN56 WJE, 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 VN56 WJE registered?

VN56 WJE is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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