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VX56 KRO

2006 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KRO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 88,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 83,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,839 miles

Engine oil leak from sump gasket

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil leak from sump gasket

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,782 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

rear tyres wearing low

rust on front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

rear tyres wearing low

rust on front brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,798 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,798 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,922 miles

n.s.f bumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,267 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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VX56 KRO is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX56 KRO, 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 VX56 KRO registered?

VX56 KRO is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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