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VO56 HTD

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HTD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 122,681 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 122,681 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,264 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 113,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,375 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 99,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective & heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,267 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 91,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,891 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,891 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,090 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,130 miles

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

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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VO56 HTD is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VO56 HTD, 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 VO56 HTD registered?

VO56 HTD is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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