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BV56 ZGJ

2006 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ZGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,173 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,294 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,294 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,248 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Oct 2021 63,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,452 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 62,452 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 58,268 miles

both rear tyres cracking and slightly distorted on tread.

damage to the rear bumper

front wiper linkege

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 22 May 2018 54,042 miles

exhaust back box blowing.

Pass 18 May 2017 49,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 44,626 miles

NSF tyre close to limit

Fail 17 May 2016 44,626 miles

NSF tyre close to limit

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,273 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 34,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side rear tyre, side walls and tread cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side rear tyre, side walls and tread cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,162 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,233 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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BV56 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 ZGJ, 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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BV56 ZGJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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