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BT56 VLY

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VLY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,110 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 112,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 101,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 92,460 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 71,194 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,470 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 63,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,272 miles

slight cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,015 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 32,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 23,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,925 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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BT56 VLY is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT56 VLY, 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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BT56 VLY is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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