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VX56 KSF

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 KSF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,104 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 99,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 94,377 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,542 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are worn to three mm but are wearing on inner edges and have small cuts on inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre is mishapen on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are worn to three mm but are wearing on inner edges and have small cuts on inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre is mishapen on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2014 45,204 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 27,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,248 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 14,248 miles

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

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 KSF is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VX56 KSF, 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 KSF registered?

VX56 KSF is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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