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DG56 VLJ

2006 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mazda 252,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,748 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 CORNERS (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis Corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 138,584 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 CORNERS (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 132,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,302 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to tank & vehicle under body central ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil seepage near OSF inner drive shaft

vehicle under body, both rear inner sills, subframe , both rear shockers & coil springs surface rust

Fail 18 Sep 2021 125,302 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to tank & vehicle under body central ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil seepage near OSF inner drive shaft

vehicle under body, both rear inner sills, subframe , both rear shockers & coil springs surface rust

Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,912 miles

O/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL WORN

Fail 19 Sep 2020 118,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S DRIVE SHAFT SEAL WORN

Pass 21 Sep 2019 113,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL O/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,102 miles

the center exhaust heat shield is loose

the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inside

the offside rear brake pipe corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 106,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

the center exhaust heat shield is loose

the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inside

the offside rear brake pipe corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. due to accident damage (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 91,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,458 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 26 Sep 2015 83,458 miles

Centre Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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 12 Sep 2014 75,190 miles

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

rear shocker bump stops deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

rear shocker bump stops deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,554 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,793 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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DG56 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG56 VLJ, 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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DG56 VLJ is a 2006 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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