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VO56 HTU

2006 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 HTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,382 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Underside vehicle body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,472 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside vehicle body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,474 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside vehicle body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 94,474 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has slight oil leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside vehicle body/structure has corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 87,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear from cylinder to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 78,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear from cylinder to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,479 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 7 Apr 2016 75,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 May 2015 68,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 68,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2014 60,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,904 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre cracking in treads

off side rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 9 May 2013 54,904 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre cracking in treads

off side rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 4 May 2012 49,620 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 30,958 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 21,418 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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VO56 HTU is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HTU, 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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VO56 HTU is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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